R. James Woolsey Jr., the former Director of Central Intelligence, has died at the age of 84. News of his death was reported Tuesday, with major outlets citing a statement from his wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey.
Woolsey was known for leading the U.S. intelligence community during part of President Bill Clinton’s administration. His tenure placed him at the center of national security and intelligence issues during a key period in Washington.
As a former intelligence chief, Woolsey remained a recognizable figure in public discussions about U.S. security and foreign policy long after leaving office. His death marks the passing of a prominent national security official whose career was closely tied to the country’s intelligence establishment.
Additional details about his death were not immediately included in the initial reports. Woolsey is being remembered primarily for his service at the top of the U.S. intelligence community and his role during the Clinton years.
