Jørn Olsen var en markant forsker og en generøs kollega, der har sat dybe spor i epidemiologien. Hans visioner, faglige skarphed og menneskelige varme vil blive husket længe. 

Æret være Jørn Olsens minde.

Mindeord skrevet af Jørns kollegaer kan læses i Ugeskrift for Læger.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Jørn Olsen on 5 January. Jørn was a distinguished researcher and a generous colleague who made a profound impact on the field of epidemiology. His vision, scientific clarity, and human warmth will be remembered for many years to come.

A tribute to Jørn Olsen is published (in Danish) in The Journal of the Danish Medical Association.