Here are some tributes to the iconic editor and journalist. We will have this updated soon…

#RIP Vinod Mehta: Lucknow loved its boy’s saafgoi http://t.co/oaV1z6kAmX via @TOILucknow pic.twitter.com/zl1WKejCw4

— Times of India (@timesofindia) March 9, 2015

My fondest memories of Vinod Mehta is him sitting in one of those Arnab Goswami ‘grids’ on TV, drinking whiskey & caring a damn ! — Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) March 9, 2015

 

Last days with Vinod Mehta: Defiant in death, as in life http://t.co/AvezcznEOD pic.twitter.com/da6JTBNvXN — Firstpost (@firstpost) March 9, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta “did not court people in high offices or flaunt his friendships with the mighty” writes @urjourno : http://t.co/70FjlEtBGy — Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) March 9, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta began as an editor and died as an editor. My piece: http://t.co/3cqSqPo8Hf — mj akbar (@mjakbar) March 9, 2015

 

Nice well written piece by a former colleauge on #VinodMehta , throws a lot of insight into the journalist in him http://t.co/JTJbUq34Ad — Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) March 9, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta — “The publication of the Radia tapes in Outlook magazine was among his finest moments” http://t.co/bq12CwBMcP

— Tufail Ahmad (@tufailelif) March 9, 2015

 

A gentle obit to a fine journalist. Vinod Mehta RIP – we need more of your ilk http://t.co/4BzBpf8SKi

— Meera Sanyal (@meerasanyal) March 9, 2015

The only thing that Vinod Mehta will have to answer for is the fact that he could have given Arnab Goswami a job in print media. — RushdieExplainsIndia (@RushdieExplains) March 9, 2015

Vinod Mehta Was The Editor I Never Had http://t.co/GWmf4Xduyp a heartfelt tribute by Arnab G. — Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) March 9, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta was an Editor of a different mould. Big loss to journalistic world. My heartfelt condolences. RIP

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) March 9, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta’s death is a loss to journalism. His absence will be felt in every debate.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) March 8, 2015

#PresidentMukherjee condoles the passing away of Vinod Mehta, says the eminent journalist made immense contribution to journalism . — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) March 8, 2015

 

“The hardest thing to forget about Vinod Mehta is the air of childlike excitement.” Our lovely obit, by Anjali Puri: http://t.co/xwW3Inttju — Mihir Sharma (@mihirssharma) March 8, 2015

 

I express my heartfelt condolences to Shri Vinod Mehta’s bereaved family.His demise has left a big void in the field of journalism.

— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) March 8, 2015

 

#VinodMehta made Indian journalism stronger, more interesting.Carried criticism in his papers like he did praise. Rare. #RIP

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 8, 2015

Vinod Mehta ji will always be remembered for his bold journalism and consistent refusal to compromise with principles — Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) March 8, 2015

Vinod Mehta breathed his last at AIIMS where he was admitted, he died of multi-organ failure http://t.co/GU84nchfQt pic.twitter.com/SndBbGA0H3 — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) March 8, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta was one of the few editors I met in my early days in Mumbai. He was generous & direct. Will miss him & his straight forwardness

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) March 8, 2015

 

RIP VINOD MEHTA – TV News debates won’t be the same with out you sir-

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) March 8, 2015

May you rest in peace Vinod Mehta. God Bless — barkha dutt (@BDUTT) March 8, 2015

 

Always looked up to him as a journalist/editor, although never worked with him and often disagreed with his views. RIP Vinod Mehta — Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) March 8, 2015

 

My condolences on the passing away of Vinod Mehta, my former boss and the Last Editor Standing. Praying for his soul and his family.

— Pankaj Pachauri (@PankajPachauri) March 8, 2015

 

Vinod mehta; the editorial chairman of outlook passes away; RIP in sir. You were an institution.

— bhupendra chaubey (@bhupendrachaube) March 8, 2015

Shocked to hear of the demise of veteran Journalist Shri Vinod Mehta. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his dear ones — Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) March 8, 2015

Outlook Grp announes with deep sadness the demise of its founder Editor-in-Chief and editorl chairman, Vinod Mehta, in New Delhi, today” RIP — Prabhu Chawla (@PrabhuChawla) March 8, 2015

 

My former and much beloved editor, Vinod Mehta, is no longer amongst us. A courageous, ethical and a truly great man is lost to journalism.

— Saikat Datta (@saikatd) March 8, 2015

— Saikat Datta (@saikatd) March 8, 2015

Frank & direct in his opinions, Vinod Mehta will be remembered as a fine journalist & writer. Condolences to his family on his demise.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2015

Vinod Mehta, outstanding chronicler of almost everybody’s foibles, your irreverence will be missed. RIP. — Nalini Singh (@nalinisinghtv) March 8, 2015

 

Deeply saddened to hear of Vinod Mehta’s passing away. Great editor to work with, became a great friend too. RIP

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 8, 2015

 

In an age of Pygmy editors who won’t stand up to be counted, Vinod Mehta was exceptional. The old school of Mumbai editors. RIP — Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) March 8, 2015

Here’s the picture I’d like to remember Vinod Mehta by. pic.twitter.com/WovQLq0xyl — Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) March 8, 2015

 

Mourning Vinod Mehta the last of an old guard of Bombay journos who made the shift to Delhi but lost none of his irreverence or decency.

— vir sanghvi (@virsanghvi) March 8, 2015

 

Vinod Mehta was the finest editor I worked with. A perfect gentleman who never lost his cool. You’ll always remain in my heart. RIP

— Geeta Pandey (@geetapandey) March 8, 2015

 

This is how I’d like to remember Vinod Mehta, along with my editor and Guru Busybee Behram Contractor. pic.twitter.com/y1GQFiiDSU

— Veejay Sai (@veejaysai) March 8, 2015