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Tom Clancy, author of ‘Hunt for Red October’ and ‘Patriot Games,’ dead at 66

Tom Clancy, author of ‘Hunt for Red October’ and ‘Patriot Games,’ dead at 66

Best-selling writer set new standard for technically accurate military novels like 'Red Storm Rising and 2012's 'Threat Vector'

By Margaret Eby / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:29 AM
Tom Clancy, pictured at a New York book signing in 2003, died Tuesday night in a Baltimore hospital, his hospital reported.

ANDREW GOMBERT/EPA

Tom Clancy, pictured at a New York book signing in 2003, died Tuesday night in a Baltimore hospital, his hospital reported.

Tom Clancy, the best-selling author whose espionage thrillers set the bar for military , died Tuesday night, the New York Times reported.

He was 66.

Clancy’s last book was 2012’s ‘Threat Vector.’

VINCE LUPO/AP

Clancy’s last book was 2012’s ‘Threat Vector.’

The writer’s publisher told the newspaper that Clancy passed away in a Baltimore hospital near his Maryland home.

Clancy published his first book, "The Hunt for Red October," in 1984. The novel sold more than five million copies, and became the basis for a hit film starring Alec Baldwin.

Bestselling author Tom Clancy is seen in this undated handout photo. When Clancy reached the top of bestseller lists yet again this summer, it was with a cameo appearance in the 567-page report of the federal commission that studied the Sept. 11 attacks. Source: Putnam/Riverhead Publicity/via Bloomberg News Original Filename: tom_clancy.jpg

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Bestselling author Tom Clancy is seen in this undated handout photo. When Clancy reached the top of bestseller lists yet again this summer, it was with a cameo appearance in the 567-page report of the federal commission that studied the Sept. 11 attacks. Source: Putnam/Riverhead Publicity/via Bloomberg News Original Filename: tom_clancy.jpg

Though best known for his novels, Clancy began his career working in an independent insurance agency. In 1993, the novelist joined a team of investors to buy the Baltimore Orioles from Eli Jacobs.



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Reply #1 posted 10/02/13 7:50am

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:wow: I didn't see that coming. That sux for him, his loved ones, his fans, and the world. He was a good talent and I'm glad that much of him and what he's created will carry in his work. Not likely he can be forgotten and that's good.
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Reply #2 posted 10/02/13 9:40am

Empress

I haven't read many of his books, but the ones I have read were pretty good. He will be missed, as I know he had millions of fans worldwide.

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Reply #3 posted 10/02/13 10:10am

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I've read most of his books. The movies are NEVER as good and some are as "off" as Stephen King adaptations can be (see "Sum of All Fears". rather, DON'T see... confused )

My favorite book of his is "Debt of Honor". It is FANTASTIC and one I've read several times. The first time was in 1998 and I remember thinking this would make a terrific movie.

Then 9/11 happened...that movie NEVER will. Read it and find out why...

RIP Tom.

Go to the source: http://www.jw.org/en

Thanks! biggrin
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Reply #4 posted 10/02/13 10:31am

Timmy84

RIP

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