United Kingdom, April 1 -- Usain Bolt's father has died.

Wellesley Bolt passed away on Monday (31.03.25) at the age of 68 after battling a lengthy illness, according to the Jamaican Observer newspaper.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer, and their three children - the eight-time Olympic gold 100m medallist, Sadiki and Christine Bolt-Hylton.

Tributes have been pouring in for the "strong, quiet force" who, alongside Jennifer, was responsible for nurturing Usain - the world's fastest man, who retired from athletics in 2017.

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness wrote on X: "I join with every Jamaican in extending my deepest and most sincere condolences to @usainbolt, his beloved mother Mrs. Jennifer Bolt, and the entire Bolt family, ...