Playboy founder Hugh Hefner was worth $45 mn at his death
Hugh Hefner, the founder of Playboy Enterprises, had an estimated net worth of $45 million at the time of his death. While Hefner collected a $1 million salary and enjoyed the privilege of essentially free housing, he owned virtually no tangible assets or real estate. At the peak of Playboy's success, Hefner was reported to be worth $200 million.