Three persons died apparently due to shock and two cases of suicide attempts were reported from the district after the news of Jayalalithaa's deteriorating health spread last evening, police said on Tuesday. In Singanallur, a 65-year-old painter complained of chest pain while watching news on Jayalalithaa's health in his house on Monday. However, he died before being taken to the hospital, police said. In another incident, Palaniammal (62) of Thudiyalur, died of shock after watching the news on Monday afternoon, they said. Similarly, a 38-year-old load worker, Raja of Erode, collapsed on the chair, while watching news. Though his wife called for assistance, the 108 crew of emergency service declared him dead on their arrival, police said. Meanwhile, one loganathan attempted suicide by jumping down from a 50-foot tall mobile tower in Kuniamuthur in the early hours.