Tom Clancy - 'Hunt for Red October' Author Dead at 66

Famed writer of military thrillers, Tom Clancy, died in his Baltimore home on Tuesday at the age of 66.

Clancy’s publisher, Penquin Group, confirmed his passing in a statement released Wednesday morning in a memorial post on their website, Penguin Remembers Tom Clancy:

Penguin Group (USA)’s executive David Shanks, who was personally involved in the publication of every one of Clancy’s books, says, “I’m deeply saddened by Tom’s passing. He was a consummate author, creating the modern-day thriller, and was one of the most visionary storytellers of our time. I will miss him dearly and he will be missed by tens of millions of readers worldwide.”

Ivan Held, President and Publisher of G.P. Putnam’s Sons says, “It was an honor to know Tom Clancy and to work on his fantastic books. He was ahead of the news curve and sometimes frighteningly prescient. To publish a Tom Clancy book was a thrill every time. He will be missed by everyone at Putnam and Berkley, and by his fans all over the world.”

Tom Weldon, Chief Executive of Penguin Random House UK said, “Tom Clancy changed readers’ expectations of what a thriller could do. He was a master of his craft and it was our privilege to work with him. He will be greatly missed by millions of fans in the UK and around the world.”

The best-selling author was best known for a series of espionage and military-themed novels adapted for film including “The Hunt for Red October,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.”

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Tom Clancy – ‘Hunt for Red October’ Author Dead at 66