That case and much of the rest of Flynt's life were depicted in the 1996 film, "The People vs. Larry Flynt . Hustler publisher Larry Flynt dead at 78 - The New Daily Larry Claxton Flynt Jr. (November 1, 1942 - February 10, 2021) was an American publisher and the president of Larry Flynt Publications (LFP). He said he never objected to being labeled a smut peddler as . Larry Flynt, porn publisher and free-speech activist, dead at 78 Larry Flynt, who has died aged 78, was an American pornographer who picked wild legal fights in his efforts to protect freedom of speech - or, depending on one's point of view, to attract publicity. Hustler publisher Larry Flynt dead at 78 | The West Australian Credit: Katy Winn/AP. About Larry Flynt | Free Speech Activist Hustler founder Larry Flynt has died at 78. . Reality vs. Larry Flynt - Slate Magazine His life was the basis of the 1996 movie The People vs. Larry Flynt, which starred Woody Harrelson and was based in part on Flynt's Supreme Court case. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt Jr., the self-described "smut peddler" who used his pornography empire and flair for the outrageous to push the limits of free speech. . Larry Flynt, who founded the popular porn magazine Hustler, has died at the age of 78, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.Flynt's brother Jimmy confirmed the news but did not cite a specific cause of death.Flynt was a controversial media mogul who created a business with an estimated turnover of $150 million at its height.Hustler magazinestarted as a newsletter promoting Flynt's strip . After he was paralyzed, Flynt had penile implant surgery so he could continue to have sex. Flynt made his fortune with Hustler magazine and associated b… Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt Jr., the self-described "smut peddler" who used his pornography empire and flair for the outrageous to push the limits of free speech and good taste, died on Wednesday at the age of 78, his publicist said. film distribution and merchandise. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt Jr., the self-described "smut peddler" who used his pornography empire and flair for the outrageous to push the limits of free speech. Larry Flynt, porn publisher and free-speech activist, dead at 78 film distribution and merchandise. Larry Flynt Jr, the publisher of Hustler magazine who used his pornography empire and flair for the outrageous to push the limits of free speech, has died at the age of 78, the Washington Post.