Sir Hugh Robertson, Chair of the British Olympic Association said: "On behalf of the British Olympic family, I would like to extend our utmost sympathies, first and foremost, to the family of Jacques Rogge but also to the International Olympic Committee, which he led with such distinction from 2001 - 2013.
"I was fortunate enough to get to know him during London 2012 when he proved to be a wise, respected and considered leader and a hugely decent person. He was a true servant of the Olympic movement and will be greatly missed by his many friends and admirers across the world."