Celebrities react to legendary composer MS Vishwanathan's demise

New Delhi: Legendary music composer MS Vishwanathan passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy of over 750 films. He was an inspiration in the southern film industry and many superstars took to Twitter to express condolence and respect. 

Here is what they wrote:

A timeless journey having embraced a billion hearts has no end. U outlived the meaning of the word Legend.. RIP MSV sir — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) July 14, 2015

We hav lost one of the Greatest Musical Legends of all times!! But his Music Lives On !! RIP MSV sir !! pic.twitter.com/OZEvY2OWIC — DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) July 14, 2015

MSV took us to deepest core of Tamil & colorful melodies over past 40 yrs We've lost our beloved melodic genius May almighty bless his soul

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) July 14, 2015

Today we have lost one of the greatest musical minds - someone who greatly influence me it was an honour to have known him RIP MSV sir — shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) July 14, 2015

Another Legend passes away leaving his Amazing work to keep coming generations inspired! #OLDisGOLD #Inspiration #Respect #LegendMSVsir — Vikram Prabhu (@iamVikramPrabhu) July 14, 2015

Big loss for the music world..u will live thru ur music forever sir..!!#RIPMSV — Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) July 14, 2015

Rest in peace MSV sir— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 14, 2015