Shah Rukh Khan grieves Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s death
After Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan has expressed grief over Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa breathed her last on December 5, Monday. Shah Rukh took to Twitter to express his views on the same. “Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji…May her soul rest in peace,” he tweeted. Actors like Shruti Haasan, Diana Penty and Sidharth too have expressed their grief over the unfortunate death of Jayalalithaa.
She died on Monday night after battling for life for 74 long days, triggering immense grief across the sprawling state. She was 68. “It is with indescribable grief, we announce the sad demise of our esteemed Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Puratchi Thalaivi Amma at 11.30 p.m.,” Apollo Hospitals said in a brief statement.
Jayalalithaa’s body will be kept at the Rajaji Hall for people to pay their respects, said the AIADMK, which the actor-turned-politician headed for decades. As the nation mourned her death, the Tamil Nadu government declared seven days of mourning. Schools and colleges in the state will be closed for three days.
Jayalalithaa was admitted to the Apollo hospital on September 22 with fever and dehydration. She suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening, and her condition became critical. President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Jayalalithaa.
“One of India’s most charismatic and popular leaders, Jayalalithaa was a visionary and able administrator,” Mukherjee said. Modi added: “Deeply saddened at the passing away of Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics.” 
Defining Jayalalithaa as a mass leader, Modi said in another tweet: “Jayalalithaaji’s connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women and marginalized will always be a source of inspiration.” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “Popular, strong, bold, efficient, people- friendly, charismatic leader, Amma. Always at the heart of people. Big loss. I am shocked, saddened.”