Condolences, memories, YouTube videos featuring some of Akhtar’s greatest moments and an overwhelming message of grief and loss were found among the scores of Twitter updates pouring in.
Below is a collection of just a few messages sent out.
Twitter Buzz
Sami Shah
Moin Akhtar the first live comedian i ever saw was him. You can learn alot about comedy watching old tapings of his stuff. Am gutted.
Mosharraf Zaidi
Moeen Akhtar made millions of Pakistanis laugh. Brought so much joy. End of an era.
Marvi Sirmed
How would TV channels do Eid transmissions without Moeen Akhtar? O what a loss
Raza Rumi
RT @Hafsa_Khawaja - Liaquat Soldier, Mastana, Babbu Bural & now Moin Aktar. They made us laugh & left us in tears. Sad April 4 Pakistan.
Sara Taseer
Moin Akhtar, you were part of our childhood. You went too young. RIP
Nadeem f Paracha
Comic genius Moin Akhtar passed away. Great loss.
Ayeshah Alam
The man may have passed on but his work remains with us forever. RIP Moin Akhtar
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