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LARRY FLYNT'HUSTLER' FOUNDER DEAD AT 78
TMZ ^ | 2-10-21 | TMZ

Posted on 02/10/2021 3:09:56 PM PST by dynachrome

Family sources tell us the mogul passed Wednesday morning in Los Angeles from heart failure.

For nearly 50 years, Flynt's been one of the biggest names in the adult entertainment industry. He launched "Hustler" magazine in 1974, which brought him fame and fortune as it skyrocketed in popularity ... and also brought countless legal issues.

Many of these First Amendment battles were chronicled in the Oscar-nominated 1996 film, "The People vs. Larry Flynt," starring Woody Harrelson.

Getty Flynt's magazine and notoriety also led to him being shot in 1978 in a murder attempt by serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin. The shooting left Larry paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair, and he suffered from constant pain and other medical issues as a result.

Along with being the name behind the Hustler brand, Flynt's the president of Larry Flynt Publications ... which produces other magazines like "Barely Legal," pornographic videos and Hustler TV.

He also opened the famous Hustler Casino near L.A. in 2000.

(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...


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KEYWORDS: 1974; 1978; chat; democrats; flynt; goodbye; hustler; larryflynt; larryflyntobit; perv
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To: dynachrome

Thought he died years ago.

Now at least I’m right!


41 posted on 02/10/2021 3:30:34 PM PST by maddog55 ((the only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!))
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To: dynachrome

Toss another log on the fire...


42 posted on 02/10/2021 3:30:47 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Potemkin Joe - Everything about him is fake)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

When does “troubled” become “irredeemably depraved”?


43 posted on 02/10/2021 3:31:54 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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To: dynachrome

Flynt Publications was a customer back in 1979. On one memorable visit, the staff had hung graphic pictures on almost all of the office walls to aid in assembling the launch of “The Great Beaver Hunt.” My female associates were mortified in those days. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_Hunt ... Never encountered Larry Flynt in the office, but he could often be found at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills for early dinner at the first round table (wheelchair access).


44 posted on 02/10/2021 3:32:18 PM PST by CreviceTool (A Good Samaritan with a handgun saved my life...)
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To: dynachrome

“After The People vs. Larry Flynt appeared, Falwell and Flynt began meeting in person to discuss philosophy. They visited colleges to publicly debate morality and the First Amendment, and exchanged Christmas cards and family photos. After Falwell’s death in 2007 Flynt wrote, “the ultimate result was one I never expected ... We became friends”.

A good Christian man had a positive effect on him through his example. Hope he took it further.


45 posted on 02/10/2021 3:32:30 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. .... )
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To: dynachrome

Curious what his thoughts were on woke culture...


46 posted on 02/10/2021 3:32:44 PM PST by Skywise
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

I remember that in the 70s I believe he claimed to have become a born-again Christian. It didn’t last long.

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Yes. I remember Hustler ran a cartoon; Chester the Molester. After Flynt’s so called conversion it was re-named Chester the Protecter.


47 posted on 02/10/2021 3:34:27 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Trump is a deposed Pres. in exile. America is truly a banana republic. Our govt. has been overthrown)
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To: All

Well I’m sure he had some redeeming qualities


48 posted on 02/10/2021 3:34:34 PM PST by escapefromboston (Free Assange )
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To: dynachrome

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Filthy degenerate. Imagine the damage to young, irresponsible lives he caused. Spit. Rot in hell.


49 posted on 02/10/2021 3:36:34 PM PST by americas.best.days... ( Donald John Trump has pulled the sword from the stone.)
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To: DesertRhino

I saw an interview of him talking about Sarah Palin a few years ago. He was beyond redeemable...but I’m not God and know his heart in the end.


50 posted on 02/10/2021 3:37:00 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Skywise

Flynt was staunchly anti-Trump: Offered $10 Million for Dirt on Trump ... https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/porn-tycoon-larry-flynt-offers-10-million-dirt-trump-leads-n810881


51 posted on 02/10/2021 3:40:39 PM PST by CreviceTool (A Good Samaritan with a handgun saved my life...)
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To: dynachrome

Sounds like he was a Hillary supporter in 2016 and offered 10 million for Trump impeachment material. Never had to pay off on that bet.


52 posted on 02/10/2021 3:41:11 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. .... )
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To: dynachrome

Chickens around the world rejoice.


53 posted on 02/10/2021 3:42:11 PM PST by Kazan
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To: CreviceTool

Had forgotten about that.


54 posted on 02/10/2021 3:42:47 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: dynachrome

Well truth be told.... Chester the Molester comics will remain priceless thru eternity... They were indeed some good ones!! Js...


55 posted on 02/10/2021 3:44:03 PM PST by sit-rep ( )
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To: dynachrome

Many years ago a wise FReeper referred to Larry Flynt as a “sack of sh*t with arms.”

That was a fairly accurate description of him after he ended up in a wheelchair.


56 posted on 02/10/2021 3:45:50 PM PST by RooRoobird20
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To: CreviceTool

That’s a great story.


57 posted on 02/10/2021 3:46:42 PM PST by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Looking at the last years of his life, looks like he was about the same to the end, save for saying he counted Jerry Falwell as a friend. A sad life... wasted.


58 posted on 02/10/2021 3:46:50 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. .... )
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To: Gay State Conservative

The Lord has final call on that one.


59 posted on 02/10/2021 3:47:16 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (DEFEAT THE COUP D'ETAT BY THE STALINAZI DERP STATE !)
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To: noexcuses

Nothing.......

Except imagine a country that disallows the porn business from Playboy to Hustler, movies to videos, but protects actual political speech? That country would not be the one I am living in.


60 posted on 02/10/2021 3:51:20 PM PST by Glad2bnuts (“If there are no absolutes by which to judge society, then society is absolute.” Francis Schaeffer, )
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