The veteran broadcaster, renowned for his work on Radio 2's breakfast show and the BBC's Children In Need, had a short illness.
A family statement, issued by the BBC, said: "Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family.
"While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time."
Sir Terry had last appeared on the airwaves at the beginning of November, when he hosted a show for Radio 2.
Later that month, he pulled out of Children In Need for health reasons.
Esther Rantzen, who worked with him on the first Children In Need telethon in 1980, said: "I just loved his company and the viewers and listeners loved his company. And he had that extraordinary warmth and charm.
"He was funny, witty - a really skilled interviewer, which looked so effortless but was not."
Tributes have also been paid by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, who tweeted: "My thoughts are with Terry Wogan's family. Britain has lost a huge talent - someone millions came to feel was their own special friend.
"I grew up listening to him on the radio and watching him on TV. His charm and wit always made me smile."
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