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Kimberly Hefner defends late husband after ex-wife accuses him of abuse

Kimberly Hefner posted a statement defending Hugh Hefner on social media following claims by his former wife Crystal Harris regarding alleged abuse.

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Kimberly supports late husband publicly

Kimberly Hefner shared a written statement on social media to support her late husband after allegations surfaced. She described Hugh Hefner as a true gentleman who was kind and generous. Kimberly stated that their bond remained strong until his death in September 2017.

Context of recent legal claims

Crystal Harris recently alleged she suffered sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse during her marriage. These accusations appeared after news broke that Jessica Biel would portray a fictional version of Hefner's wife in an upcoming film titled Playmates. Kimberly noted she met Hugh before they married while modeling for Playboy.

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