The United States and several other countries today condoled the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. <br/><br/>American Ambassador Richard Verma said, on behalf of the US, he extends deepest condolences to the family of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and the people of Tamil Nadu. He said that she will be remembered for her years of public service to Tamil Nadu and as a supporter of closer ties between the United States and India. <br/><br/>In his message, French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler expressed his heartfelt condolences and said, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was a prominent leader who was loved and admired by millions. <br/><br/>Canadian High Commissioner to India Nadir Patel said he was deeply saddened by Jayalalithaa's death. <br/><br/>Leaders from countries that have a significant Tamil population like Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore also expressed grief over the AIADMK leader's demise.<br/><br/>Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena also expressed his condolences to her loved ones and the people of Tamil Nadu.