Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher who founded “Hustler” magazine, has died at the age of 78.
His daughter Theresa Flynt confirmed to NBC News that she was with her father, alongside his wife, when he died Wednesday morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.
Flynt launched “Hustler” in the 1970s, a print extension of his adult club of the same name that featured nude hostesses. As the pornographic publication grew in popularity, Flynt became the target of critics who called the magazines obscene.
His life has been the subject of films and books, including the 1996 biopic “The People vs. Larry Flynt.” Woody Harrelson was nominated for a 1997 Academy Award for his portrayal of Flynt in the film.
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