# R. James Woolsey, former CIA director, dies at 84

R. James Woolsey, who served as CIA director under President Bill Clinton, has died at age 84. He was a controversial figure, often at odds with the intelligence establishment, and later became an advocate for alternative energy. His passing marks the loss of a notable Cold War-era intelligence leader.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/r-james-woolsey-cia-death) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:02:28 GMT