Tom Clancy, the author behind mega-hits like "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games" and "Rainbow Six" -- died last night at the age of 66... this according to his publisher.
The details surrounding Clancy's death are limited at this point. His publisher revealed Clancy passed away at a hospital in Baltimore, the city where he was born.
Clancy was the first name in military thrillers -- churning out tons of hit books, many of which became blockbuster movies and video games.
Clancy's most famous character was CIA agent Jack Ryan -- who was portrayed on the big screen by actors like Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck. Chris Pine is set to play Ryan in the upcoming movie, "Jack Ryan: Shadow One."
Clancy's "Rainbow Six", "Ghost Recon" and "Splinter Cell" were all monster military strategic video game hits across multiple platforms.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
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