#VinodMehta, we agreed often, disagreed sometimes. With principled passion & beliefs. Most of all, a fellow dog lover. You'll be missed. RIP— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) March 8, 2015Frank & 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, 2015Saddened to learn of veteran journalist Shri Vinod Mehta's demise. He was a sensible journalistic voice well known for his candid comments.— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) March 8, 2015Can't believe someone as lively,frank,opinionated &larger-than-life as VinodMehta has passed away. His trenchant writing will be much missed— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) March 8, 2015In 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, 2015Vinod Mehta ji will always be remembered for his bold journalism and consistent refusal to compromise with principles— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) March 8, 2015My 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, 2015I like to imagine this flood of witty quotes is how Vinod Mehta would like news of his death to spread.— Wildcard Vidyut (@Vidyut) March 8, 2015Vinod Mehta - founder editor, Outlook - passed away this morning after prolonged illness. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/HXt1vN9iAa— The Hoot (@The_Hoot) March 8, 2015Demise of Vinod Mehta is great loss to liberal-secular tradition of Indian journalism. In current critical times country needed him most.— Shamsul Islam (@shamsforjustice) March 8, 2015People like Vinod Mehta can never die of Swine flu. Infact flu virus get affected n die of such swines— Internet Hindus (@InternetHindus) March 8, 2015