UndreyVITA Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Robert Mora/Getty According to the Publishers Weekly Twitter account, American author Tom Clancy died Wednesday in a Baltimore hospital at age 66. The New York Times is also confirming: Tom Clancy's publisher confirms to the NYT that he died last night in a hospital in Baltimore. "He was a thrill to work with," said Ivan Held, the president of Putnam. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Tom Clancy studied literature at the Loyola College in Baltimore and was originally an insurance salesman before becoming famous for writing technically detailed espionage and military science books. He is responsible for best-selling books such as "The Hunt for Red October," "Patriot Games," "Clear and Present Danger," and "The Sum of All Fears" — all of which were adapted into major Hollywood films. In 1996, Clancy co-founded the video game developer Red Storm Entertainment and has had his name on several of Red Storm's most successful games. Red Storm was later bought by publisher Ubisoft Entertainment for an undisclosed sum. In 2002, Forbes wrote, "Clancy can produce a guaranteed bestseller just by writing two words: his name." "When it comes to leveraging his brand across multiple channels, he is positively protean," Forbes continued, noting his income at the time made him the tenth-best earner on Forbes Celebrity 100 list for 2002. His net worth today is reported to be around $300 million. Clancy has been a lifetime supporter of conservative and Republican causes in America, a member of the National Rifle Association since 1978, and was part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles. His next book, “Command Authority,” is planned for publication on December 3. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/tom-clancy-dead-celebrated-thriller-author-dies-at-age-66-2013-10#ixzz2gZq9hXsu Edited October 2, 2013 by UndreyVITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Damn, rest in peace good sir. Any word on the cause of death? Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagflar Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This is rather unexpected and sad, to say the least. Always enjoyed playing Rainbow Six every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UndreyVITA Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Damn, rest in peace good sir. Any word on the cause of death? Parker Not yet, they may not want the media to know. Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humonic Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ohh no, now we won't get any more tom clancy games if only someone bought his name before he died, ohh wait we will because he sold his name to Ubisoft, yay! R.I.P The irony will be hilarious when Tom clancy brings out Rainbow six vegas 3, Advertisers - "Get ready for Tom clancy's latest and greatest game yet!" Costumers - "But he's been dead for years." ;/ Advertisers - "Who gives a fuck, death is for pussies, tom clancy's greatest game yet, here it comes!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I thought he was slightly younger than that. Still, R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamepartnersTV Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 RIP Tom Clancy. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow_Warrior Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ohh no, now we won't get any more tom clancy games if only someone bought his name before he died, ohh wait we will because he sold his name to Ubisoft, yay! R.I.P The irony will be hilarious when Tom clancy brings out Rainbow six vegas 3, Advertisers - "Get ready for Tom clancy's latest and greatest game yet!" Costumers - "But he's been dead for years." ;/ Advertisers - "Who gives a fuck, death is for pussies, tom clancy's greatest game yet, here it comes!" Am i the only one that finds this a little tasteless and disrespectful ? Rest In Peace Tom Clancy and deepest sympathy for your family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humonic Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Am i the only one that finds this a little tasteless and disrespectful ? Rest In Peace Tom Clancy and deepest sympathy for your family and friends How is this disrespectful? Reality is he sold his name, I was making light of that, not him dying, I wish his family all the best and may he rest in peace, but damn dude, I was making fun of the fact that he sold his name and maybe they'll make more games in the future, that are made by him but actually aren't because he's dead now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) For once I'll agree with warrior... If you cant see why it was disrespectfull, maybe you should dust off the old filters... On topic - dude had amazing knowledge of warfare, having seen him often on discovery. Pretty sure his name will live on thanks to games that will continue his legacy. Edited October 2, 2013 by Memnoch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow_Warrior Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 For once I'll agree with warrior DAMN You feeling ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadlygunner18 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Man what's with all these amazing people die at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memnoch Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 DAMN You feeling ok ? Its a crazy world, anything can happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MesopithecusUK Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Rest in Peace Tom Clancy, 66 is no age really Thoughts with his family & friends at this sad time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimskeleton Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7-XenoRoxas Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 R.I.P I was a huge fan of his books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locutus442 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 as someone who just recently lost a loved one, i know how painful this time can be for the family and friends. R.I.P. good sir, you will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvie_181 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This is very sad news I like the Jack Ryan films. And Splinter Cell is one of my favorite game series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWing127 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Splinter Cell is 1 of the best games I've ever played. R.I.P. good sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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