Pakistani celebrities express sorrow over Abid Ali's tragic demise

Senior actor, Abid Ali passed away last night in Karachi due to a liver disease. He was 67.

The news was confirmed by one of his three daughters, Rahma Ali on Facebook:

Tributes started pouring in for the legend who worked with many prominent actors during his noteworthy career:

Osman Khalid Butt and Maya Ali, who worked with him in Diyar-e-Dil wrote how he's truly irreplaceable

Saba Qamar shared a picture from their project, Bunty I Love You

Mawra Hocane said that Ali's talent will live on

Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat wrote that the fraternity will miss him

"You’ve been so much more than a mentor, and inspiration, a guide, a legend, a senior," shared Ali Rehman Khan

Hareem Farooq uploaded a BTS video from Heer Maan Ja of the actor making her laugh

Gohar Rasheed said his legacy has inspired millions of actors like himself

Adnan Sami was deeply saddened to hear about Ali's passing

He was an artist who has "made permanent space in our hearts and mind" said Shaan Shahid

Haroon Shahid worked with the legend on his first drama serial, Tajdeed e Wafa

Faysal Qureshi shared how this is indeed a very sad moment for everyone

Mehreen Jabbar wrote how she had the honour of working with him back in 1998 and again, 20 years later in Dil Kiya Karey

Ayesha Omar penned how she's eternally grateful for all that she learnt from him

May he rest in peace and power. The Pakistani entertainment industry has truly lost an icon.