Tom Clancy Dies: Best-Selling Author Dead at 66, Reports Say

Tom Clancy listens to questions during a discussion June 1, 2004 in Washington, DC. (Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

Tom Clancy, the author, died on Tuesday night in Baltimore, according to reports.

He was 66 years old.

Clancy was a best-selling author who penned books like “Clear and Present Danger,” “Patriot Games,” and “The Hunt Red October.” All three were turned into movies.

His publisher confirmed the news to New York Times reporter Julie Bosman on Monday.

The cause of death has not been confirmed yet.

Story is developing; check back for details.