Aldrich Ames, the infamous CIA agent who betrayed his country by spying for the Soviet Union and later Russia, has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in prison. Over the course of nearly a decade, Ames sold vital secrets to Moscow, actions that are believed to have led to the deaths of at least ten intelligence agents. His treachery is considered one of the most damaging breaches in the history of the CIA, leaving a lasting impact on the agency and the broader intelligence community.