Mildred Williams, Hugh Hefner’s Ex Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Hugh Hefner’s first wife was Mildred Williams, his college sweetheart, and the problems in their marriage would forever alter his views of the institution and sexuality.

Hefner had two children with Williams, including his well-known daughter Christie, although they would go on to divorce. Hefner died on September 27 at the age of 91 of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones.