Publisher Felix Dennis, who was born in Kingston, has died at the age of 67 after losing his battle against cancer.
The businessman was one of the founders of 1960s counter-culture magazine "Oz", which was caught up in a high-profile obscenity trial in 1971.
He went on to make a fortune through Dennis Publishing, the magazine stable behind Maxim and The Week.
A statement released by his office says the "publishing legend - will be greatly missed".