Hugh Hefner's Wife Crystal Confirms Funeral Has Been Held

Hugh Hefner's widow Crystal has broken her silence following her husband's death at the age of 91.

Speaking to People magazine, she confirmed reports that Hugh was buried over the weekend in a private funeral ceremony attended just by family, and has paid her own special tribute.

She said of the loss: "I am heartbroken. I am still in disbelief... We laid him to rest Saturday (30 September). He is in the place he was always certain he wanted to spend eternity.

"He was an American hero. A pioneer. A kind and humble soul who opened up his life and home to the world."