The 67-year-old had been admitted to the Liaquat National Hospital on Monday after suffering from liver disease.
Born in Quetta, the actor received the prestigious presidential award, Pride of Performance. He has three daughters, including Rahma and model and actor Iman.
He was recently seen in the film Heer Maan Ja alongside Ali Rehman Khan and Hareem Farooq.
Twitterati, as well as the showbiz industry, bid their final farewell to the actor as #AbidAli became the top trend on the micro-blogging site.
Actress Saba Qamar paid rich tribute to the actor, saying,"Today our industry lost a gem. Words can surely not express the loss of Abid Ali Sir. Working with him in Bunty I love you was an unforgettable experience. He always brought so much light to everyone around him. Such a legend. You’ll be missed Sir."
Today our industry lost a gem. Words can surely not express the loss of Abid Ali Sir. Working with him in Bunty I love you was an unforgettable experience. He always brought so much light to everyone around him. Such a legend. You’ll be missed Sir #AbidAli #RestInPeaceAbidSir 💔 pic.twitter.com/UIta7c0als
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) September 5, 2019
Humayun Saeed said he will miss him and "his work will never be forgotten".
Deeply saddened to hear about Abid Ali sahab’s death. A legendary actor and a man with a heart of gold. May Allah bless him with jannat and give his family, fans and our industry the strength to bear this tremendous loss. We will miss you sir and your work will never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/nEKr3HYDO8
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) September 5, 2019
Pakistani-Canadian actress Armeena Khan also spoke out saying,"R.I.P #AbidAli sir. You were a legend, you are a legend and you will forever be a shining star of the industry."
R.I.P #AbidAli sir. You were a legend, you are a legend and you will forever be a shining star of the industry. 💫
— Armeena ✨ (@ArmeenaRK) September 5, 2019
Faisal Qureshi said it was "a sad moment for us".
Our very dear and senior actor and friend ABID ALI sahab has passed away. Inna lillahe wa inna ilaehe rajioon.
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) September 5, 2019
May Allah bless his soul and reward him a place in jannat, aameen
This is a sad moment for us.
#Legendspk Abid ali sb .. the nation has lost one of its cultural hero’s. an artist who served with his art and craft and made permanent space in our hearts &mind . Our last salute to you sir may you rest in peace .🇵🇰♥️⭐️
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) September 5, 2019
Abid Ali, one of the finest character actors produced by Pakistan, is no more. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/w4l3l6aWfe
— Nadeem Farooq Paracha (@NadeemfParacha) September 5, 2019
May his soul rest in peace. #AbidAli pic.twitter.com/fhNeZ3IlNZ
— Sanam Balochians (@SanamBalochfans) September 5, 2019
We belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return”
— Atika Mirza (@atika_mirza) September 5, 2019
What a sad, heartbreaking piece of news ,Pakistan has lost another gem 💔 Shab E Jumma ha Allah ala moqam ata karay ..Surah faitha parh dain please .. #AbidAli pic.twitter.com/8wlTL476tX
This is so heartbreaking 😭😭💔#AbidAli
— Sumaiya😪✌️ (@SMuradulazam) September 5, 2019
Agha Jaan hum sab se bahut dor chale jaye pic.twitter.com/3IXIXgLtHd
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