has died. here is more from our breaking news desk. >> jon, tom clancy passed away last night at johns hopkins hospital in baltimore, maryland. he was 66. the cause of death is not being released but reportedly came after a brief illness. he wrote best selling military thrillers including "the hunt for red october", "clear and present danger" the sum of all fears "among others." several were made into black buster movies and video games. he was highly regarded by military officials who marvelled at the detail and accuracy of his writings. he wanted to join the military himself but his eye sight was too poor. he was a member of republican party and part owner of the baltimore orioles baseball team. in 1999 clancy married a journalist. his latest novel "command