Jayalalithaa no more: Rajinikanth, Suriya, Shruti Haasan, Dhanush, Ajith Kumar mourn TN CM's death

Jayalalithaa passed away last night. Celebs mourn Iron Lady's death.

By Karthika Raveendran
| Updated: December 6, 2016 11:25 AM IST

TN CM J Jayalalithaa passed away last night at 11:30pm after being treated for a lung infection for 75 days. On Sunday evening, she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and was rushed to Hospital ever since, her condition had been critical. A team of experts were looking into her health. She was on life support for both her lungs and heart. The news of her passing away has come as a shock as recently it was announced, that Jayalalithaa's condition was returning to normalcy and that her vital organs were functioning well. Tamil Nadu has lost a great leader of the masses who did commendable work for her people. The people have lost their mother, Amma as she is fondly called. The CM who did a lot for her state like no other. Celebs - Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, Suriya, Ajith Kumar mourn the death of this strong woman who selflessly helped her people. Also Read - Kanguva: Suriya, Disha Patani fantasy actioner to get postponed to 2025? Makers still debating on the 'perfect' release date

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Mr Ajith Kumar's condolence message on the demise of Dr Puratchi thalaivi amma. pic.twitter.com/o49eezY59Z

— Suresh Chandra (@SureshChandraa) December 5, 2016

Can words express our feeling at this moment? #ironlady no more #Ripamma pic.twitter.com/noelE8cbih

— STR (@iam_str) December 6, 2016

We have lost a people's leader, deeply grieved..!! #Ripamma #Ironlady pic.twitter.com/OEujHgxnN6

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) December 6, 2016

TN loses one of its greatest leaders and bravest women- deeply saddened by this great loss - words cannot express

— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) December 5, 2016

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— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) December 5, 2016

A great leader & a true fighter.
An inspiration to all.#RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/bi3Nls0QiP

— Madonna Sebastian (@madonna_s) December 5, 2016

#RIPAmma. The end of THE most inspirational era of Tamilnadu Politics. You leave behind a vast vacuum. #IronLady. #Shattered #empty #darkday

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 5, 2016

Deeply saddened at the loss of J Jayalalithaa garu. May her family and the whole of Tamil Nadu find strength at this time..

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 6, 2016

We've lost an inspiring woman who's been a true fighter in every sense. She'll always be remembered. May her soul rest in peace. #RipAmma

— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) December 6, 2016

The funeral will be held at Marina beach at 4:30pm. The Government has issued a 7 day state mourning. Schools and colleges will be shut for 3 days. there will be no official entertainment held in state for 1 week. Reports state that O Panneer Selvam will soon take on as Chief Minister, but an official announcement is yet to be made. Millions of followers, ministers have gone to pay homage to the Iron Lady. Also Read - Aishwarya Rajinikanth and Dhanush finally file for divorce more than a year after announcing separation

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ByKarthika Raveendran
Updated: December 6, 2016 11:25 AM IST