According to a family statement, he died on Tuesday "with his beloved wife Jennie by his side".
"The Rhodes family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE," the statement read.
"The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time."
Born in south London in 1960, Rhodes grew up in Kent and trained at Thanet Technical College.
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