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Author and inspiration for many of gaming's greatest military- and spy-themed games Tom Clancy passed away last night. His publisher has confirmed the news to the New York Times and CNN.
Clancy's first novel, The Hunt for Red October (published in 1984), was turned into a film and a video game in 1990. Our thoughts go out to Mr. Clancy's family and friends.
Update: Ubisoft, publisher of the games bearing Tom Clancy's name, has shared the following statement on its Facebook page.
We are saddened to learn of Tom Clancy’s passing and our condolences go out to his family. Tom Clancy was an extraordinary author with a gift for creating detailed, engrossing fictional stories that captivated audiences around the world.The teams at Ubisoft, especially at the Red Storm studio, are incredibly grateful to have collaborated with and learned from him, and we are humbled by the opportunity to carry on part of his legacy through our properties that bear his name.
[Source: New York Times, CNN]
RIP Tom Clancy.
RIP Mr. Clancy, your thrillers kept me going tough when the going got tough.
Aww man I'm sorry to hear this, I hope his family is doing well.
Sorry to hear that. 66 is fairly young in this day and age to be passing. My condolences to his family/friends/fans.
Rest in peace. Sad day.
Good bye Clancy your imagination and great works will be missed hopefully this doesn't affect his series like ghost recon the division splinter cell
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! D:
Wow, very unexpected. Rest In Peace, Tom Clancy. And I wish your family and friends all the best right now.
Rest in Peace, condolences to his family. :(
Omg noooooo!
Rest in peace. www.youtube.com/watch
NOOOOOOO :( a true visionary has died. At least he died with an incredible legacy behind him . Ourr prayers go out to his family.
R.I.P Mr. Spy. You will always be remembered.
RIP Clancy, I have fond memories of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, the world is less without you.
Rest in Peace. I'll read some books and play some games carrying his name in his honor.
RIP Mr. Clancy