- Meanwhile, elite athlete who took part in the marathon went missing hours after crossing the finish line
- Mami Konneh Lahun, 24, from Sierra Leone, finished in 20th place and was due to fly home later today
- Kenyan world record holder Wilson Kipsang won men's race yesterday for a second time with 02:04:29
- Compatriot Stanley Biwott took second and Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede third while Mo Farah finished eighth
- Farah was best-backed runner in marathon route's history and had been installed at 6/1 by William Hill to win
- Among the finish times were 03:45:43 for footballer Michael Owen and 03:48:02 for presenter Sophie Raworth
The man, who has not been named, was given medical attention immediately after finishing the race, but was pronounced dead at hospital.
Organisers Virgin Money said they wanted to ‘express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased’.
It is the first death in the event since 2012, when hairdresser Claire Squires collapsed a mile from the finish line and died later from cardiac failure.
The 30-year-old from North Kilworth, Leicestershire, had been raising money for the Samaritans.
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Impressive sight: Six miles into the course, the runners loop around the Cutty Sark, the famous tea clipper built in 1869
Scenic route: Runners make their way past The Tower of London after crossing Tower Bridge during the Virgin Money London Marathon
En route: Runners approach Waterloo Bridge during the Virgin Money London MarathonAn estimated 36,000 people took part in yesterday's race, the 34th London Marathon, from elite athletes to fun runners raising money for charities.
More than 1,200 volunteers from St John Ambulance lined the streets and medical staff advised runners to take on plenty of water.
They told them keep well hydrated as the race got under way under near-cloudless skies.
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But as runners made their way around the 26.2-mile course through the capital the sunshine and lack of a breeze made conditions feel much warmer.
By the time runners reached the finish line in St James's Park temperatures reached 16C (60.8F), the equal highest of anywhere in the UK.
Meanwhile, Scotland Yard said police are looking to trace a female athlete who has not been seen since finishing the event in 20th place.
Mami Konneh Lahun, 24, from Sierra Leone, had been staying at an address in Greenwich since arriving in the UK on April 7.
Young at heart: Runners recover after crossing the finish line at the end of the 2014 London Marathon on The Mall in Central London
Exhausted: TV presenter Jenni Falconer (left) and former England footballer Michael Owen (right) recover from the run at the London Marathon finish
Eighth: Mo Farah had made no secret this race was the toughest test of his career, and he suffered in the last quarter as the step up to 26.2 miles toll
Hard work: Mo Farah finished (lef) and is hugged by his wife Tania (right) after coming eighth in the race
Olympic hero: Great Britain's Mo Farah at the start of the Virgin Money London Marathon 2014
Huge effort: Great Britain's Mo Farah (left) and Kenya's Emmanuel Mutai (right) in the final mile on Embankment during the Virgin Money London Marathon
She is due to fly home later today but did not return to her temporary accommodation following the race.
She has no known links to the UK and does not have a mobile phone.
Earlier, Mo Farah's debut in the race proved a step too far as he trailed home in eighth place - outside the British record he had targeted.
The Olympic hero had made no secret this race was the toughest test of his career, and he suffered in the last quarter as the step up to 26.2 miles told.
Kenyan world record holder Wilson Kipsang took the Virgin Money London Marathon title in an unofficial time of two hours, four minutes and 29 seconds.
That was a course record, with Farah, 31 - who could be persuaded that his future remains on track rather than road - coming home four minutes back.
His time of two hours, eight minutes and 21 seconds was outside Steve Jones's 29-year-old British record of two hours, seven minutes and 13 seconds.
The pain was etched on double Olympic champion Farah's face over the final miles as he was cheered on to the finish.
He at least broke the English record held by Charlie Spedding at 2:08:33, but that was little consolation
She has no known links to the UK and does not have a mobile phone.
Earlier, Mo Farah's debut in the race proved a step too far as he trailed home in eighth place - outside the British record he had targeted.
The Olympic hero had made no secret this race was the toughest test of his career, and he suffered in the last quarter as the step up to 26.2 miles told.
Kenyan world record holder Wilson Kipsang took the Virgin Money London Marathon title in an unofficial time of two hours, four minutes and 29 seconds.
That was a course record, with Farah, 31 - who could be persuaded that his future remains on track rather than road - coming home four minutes back.
His time of two hours, eight minutes and 21 seconds was outside Steve Jones's 29-year-old British record of two hours, seven minutes and 13 seconds.
The pain was etched on double Olympic champion Farah's face over the final miles as he was cheered on to the finish.
He at least broke the English record held by Charlie Spedding at 2:08:33, but that was little consolation
Winners: Men's Elite winner Wilson Kipsang of Kenya, centre, poses with second placed Stanley Biwott, also of Kenya, left, and third placed Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia, right, following the Virgin Money London Marathon
Proud achievements: TV presenters Sophie Raworth (left) and Jenni Falconer (right) cross the line at the end of the 2014 Virgin London Marathon
Clutching their medals: Ex-footballer Michael Owen crosses the line at the end (left), while soprano singer Laura Wright is seen (right) at the London Marathon finish area
The pain was etched on double Olympic champion Farah's face over the final miles as he was cheered on to the finish.
He at least broke the English record held by Charlie Spedding at 2:08:33, but that was little consolation.
Farah admitted he was ‘disappointed’ with his run and said it had been ‘pretty tough’.
He was certainly up against an imposing field, which featured four of the ten fastest marathon runners in history.
Farah was not helped by missing a drink stop shortly after the halfway mark.
He was at that point running on his own, rather than in a group with others around to offer assistance with the pace
He at least broke the English record held by Charlie Spedding at 2:08:33, but that was little consolation.
Farah admitted he was ‘disappointed’ with his run and said it had been ‘pretty tough’.
He was certainly up against an imposing field, which featured four of the ten fastest marathon runners in history.
Farah was not helped by missing a drink stop shortly after the halfway mark.
He was at that point running on his own, rather than in a group with others around to offer assistance with the pace
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