A flurry of celebrities shared their sadness at the passing of TN CM Jayalalitha. The actress-turned-politican succumbed to her illness at a private hospital in Chennai late on December 5, 2016. She was 68.
Among the first to pay tribute was Mamta Bannerjee, who wrote her condolence message in Tamil
வலுவான, தைரியமான, திறமையான, மக்களின நண்பராக, கவர்ந்திழுக்கும் தலைவர் தான்
அம்மா. (1/3)— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 5, 2016
எப்போதும் மக்கள் இதயத்தில். இது மிக பெரிய இழப்பு. எனக்கு அதிர்ச்சியாமாகவும் வருத்தமாகவும் இருக்கு. (2/3)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 5, 2016
தைரியம் மற்றும் பெருந்தன்மை உடன், இந்த பெரிய இழப்பை எதிர்கொள்ள தமிழக மக்களுக்கும், அதிமுக தொன்டர்களுக்கும் வேண்டுகிறேன் (3/3)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 5, 2016
India’s PM Narendra Modi too tweeted his sadness at the ‘irreparable loss’
I will always cherish the innumerable occasions when I had the opportunity to interact with Jayalalithaa ji. May her soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
May the Almighty grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss with courage and fortitude.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 5, 2016
President Pranab Mukherjee expressed his heartfelt condolences as well
Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Ms. Jayaram Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) December 5, 2016
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) December 5, 2016
சார்ந்தோர் அனைவருக்கும் ஆழ்ந்த அனுதாபங்கள்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 6, 2016
Former Nadigar Sangam President Sarath Kumar, an important ally of Jayalalitha, also took to Twitter to share his sadness at her passing.
No miracle this time, our beloved CM has left us & reached God’s abode.
— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) December 5, 2016
Ajith Kumar, who is currently in Bulgaria shooting for his film sent out a press release bereaving the death of the CM.
We have lost a people’s leader, deeply grieved..!! #Ripamma #Ironlady pic.twitter.com/OEujHgxnN6
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) December 6, 2016
One of the most inspirational leaders. RIP our honourable CM and the undisputed #IronLady pic.twitter.com/mT1Ty4nKV6
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) December 5, 2016
For someone forced into 2 careers she left such a deep Mark.Her will power, eloquence,dedication to her work & people is an inspiration…
— Ashwin K. (@Ashwin_as_is) December 5, 2016
Deeply saddened by the demise of our beloved CM Amma..May her soul Rest in peace?#நிகரில்லாபெண்மணி #IronLadyofTN
— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) December 5, 2016
T 2463 – Deeply grieved at the passing of Jayalalita ji .. a strong woman ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016
T 2463 – Jayalalitha ji the only CM of a State that celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema .. from all regions .. most admirable ! pic.twitter.com/W2pcsVKhYL
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 5, 2016
An Amma to the masses… The end of an era. RIP Jayalalithaaji
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) 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
Quintessence of class,fortitude,charisma and intelligence…. She will be missed forever! #RIPAmma ?? pic.twitter.com/Vf2i0MMXbH
— Janani (@jan_iyer) December 5, 2016
Gone too soon.a great woman,leader and administrator #Amma #jayalalithaa #IronLady irreplaceable.my deepest condolences.may her soul RIP. GB
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 5, 2016
I still remember as a child I would wait in my balcony for her convoy of cars to pass just to wavy at her ! #Sadday #darkday feel so empty
— Sriya Reddy (@sriyareddy) December 5, 2016
It is the end of an era! Arguably the most unparalleled daughter of Tamil Nadu… #RIP #PuratchiThalaivi Honbl. Chief Minister #Jayalalithaa
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) December 5, 2016
Rip my most favourite person?D throne awaits U on d other side.Truly proud 2 hav studied in d same alumini n honoured 2 hav met u.#myAMMA❤️ pic.twitter.com/l6c7J1Zc7X
— Trisha Krishnan (@trishtrashers) 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
Your life has been a series of fighting and winning.U gave us the will to fight and the hope that we can win. U will never die #AmmaForever
— Samantha Ruth Prabhu (@Samanthaprabhu2) December 6, 2016
Saddened by the demise of Hon'ble CM of TN Selvi Jayalalithaa, truly loved by all. May god give the strength to overcome this loss. #RIPAmma
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 6, 2016
We lost a great leader today.Women,farmers,fishermen &the marginalised dreamt through her eyes.We will miss Jayalalithaa ji,Amma to millions
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 5, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing away of Jayalalithaaji…May her soul rest in peace.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 5, 2016
V sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam admi’s leader. May her soul rest in peace.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 5, 2016
Actors from Tollywood shared their sadness over Jayalalithaa’s death:
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
#Ripamma Great era comes to an end.But her majestic charisma and determination will continue to live and inspire many women in our country
— tarakaram n (@tarak9999) December 5, 2016
Nagarjuna remembered how his father Nageswar Rao spoke about Jayalalithaa. The duo had acted together in a few films.
I remember my father speaking with great respect and fondness whenever he spoke of Jayalalitha Ji/May her Soul rest in peace?
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) December 6, 2016
Pawan Kalyan, actor and leader of the Jana Sena Party released a message of condolence.
The Telugu film artistes association MAA held a memorial service in Hyderabad
Tollywood #MAA Movie Artists Association pays tributes to #Amma in Hyd.. #RIPAmma pic.twitter.com/9ZuUl4YBsr
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 6, 2016
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Jayalalitha’s body will be kept at Rajaji Hall in Chennai so that people can pay their last respects. A seven day mourning period has been announced, following which Jayalalitha will be cremated with State honours.
Feature Image Courtesy: Outlook
