India has lost an illustrious son, a true patriot: Jayalalithaa on Dev Anand

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Friday mourned the death of legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand, saying "India has lost a great actor, an illustrious son, and a true patriot".

"His demise is an irreparable loss to the film industry as well as to the Nation. Dev Anand's death has left a void that can never be filled," she said in a statement in Chennai.

Hailing the Dada Saheb Phalke award winner as the "most versatile actor" "ever-green hero", Jayalalithaa said, "...his (Dev Anand)'s foot prints on Indian cinema are indelible. He was a multifaceted personality and every role he played created an impact on the minds of viewers".

88-year-old Dev Anand died of cardiac arrest in London.