Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/author-tom-clancy-dead-at-66 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Author Tom Clancy dead at 66 Nation Oct 2, 2013 10:47 AM EDT Photo by Flickr user Gary Wayne Gilbert Bestselling author Tom Clancy, known for his novels in the espionage and military science genres, died at a Baltimore Hospital Tuesday, his publisher confirmed to the New York Times. "He was a thrill to work with," said Ivan Held, the president of Putnam. — Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) October 2, 2013 Clancy’s name became well known with the Cold War thriller “The Hunt for Red October,” which launched his career as a novelist. At the time of his death, numerous books, movies, and even video games, bear the author’s name. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Photo by Flickr user Gary Wayne Gilbert Bestselling author Tom Clancy, known for his novels in the espionage and military science genres, died at a Baltimore Hospital Tuesday, his publisher confirmed to the New York Times. "He was a thrill to work with," said Ivan Held, the president of Putnam. — Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) October 2, 2013 Clancy’s name became well known with the Cold War thriller “The Hunt for Red October,” which launched his career as a novelist. At the time of his death, numerous books, movies, and even video games, bear the author’s name. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now