Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa died at a hospital in Chennai on Monday night (IST), a day after she suffered a cardiac arrest. She was 68.
In a statement issued in Chennai, Apollo Hospitals said, "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. today (Monday)."
It is learnt Jayalalithaa's body will be taken to her residence at Poes Garden first.
Police were deployed in large numbers outside Apollo Hospitals and also at Poes Garden.
Leaders of political parties condoled the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
"Popular, strong, bold, efficient, people- friendly, charismatic leader, Amma. Always at the heart of people. Big loss.I am shocked,saddened," tweeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
"I humbly urge the people of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK to face this big loss with courage and greatness. May she Rest in Peace."
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also condoled her death. "Death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister very saddening. May she rest in peace. One day state mourning in Bihar."
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took to Twitter to condole the death of the AIADMK leader.
"Very sad to hear the demise of Amma. A very very popular leader. Aam Aadmi's leader. May her soul rest in peace," the Aam Aadmi Party leader tweeted.