Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa lost her life at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Monday midnight. She stayed for 75 days in the hospital. The 68-year-old leader was hospitalised on September 22 with the complaints of fever and dehydration and later  she had a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening.

The hospital late on Monday said in a statement, "It is with indescribable grief we announce the sad demise of our esteemed honourable chief minister of Tamil Nadu Puratchithalavi Amma at 11.30pm today".

"Deeply saddened at the passing away of Selvi Jayalalithaa. Her demise has left a huge void in Indian politics. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief. May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude. Jayalalithaa ji's connect with citizens, concern for welfare of the poor, the women and marginalized will always be a source of inspiration", tweeted PM Narendra Modi.

Rahul Gandhi prayed for the quick recovery of CM Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa's health worsens, In ICU after cardiac arrest last night

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa recovering well; to return home soon