This was reported by the press service of the IOC.

At the same time, the cause of death was not disclosed.

He served as president of the organization from 2001 to 2013.

In addition, Rogge chaired the Belgian National Olympic Committee from 1989 to 1992 and served as President of the European Olympic Committee from 1989 to 2001.

Earlier it was reported that the USSR champion in football, Yuri Pudyshev, had died.