By Newsgram Staff Writer

Senior journalist Vinod Mehta, editorial chairman of Outlook, passed away today. He suffered multiple organ failure and succumbed to a prolonged illness at AIIMS, New Delhi The loss of the eminent editor is being mourned by all.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, condoled the loss by tweeting 'Frank and direct in his opinions, Shri Vinod Mehta will be remembered as a fine journalist and writer. Condolences to his family on his demise,'

Rajdeep Sardesai tweeted, 'An iconic editor and friend passes away. Brave and irreverent till the end. Vinod Mehta RIP.' to express his grief and respect.

'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 tweeted soon after the sad news got out.

Minister of Science and Technology, Harsh Dr.Vardhan said, 'My heartfelt condolences to the family members of Late Sh Vinod Mehta who left for Vinod was involved in successfully launching a lot of publications like the Sunday Observer, Indian Post, The Independent, The Pioneer (Delhi edition) and Outlook.'