Former vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84
Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States, has died at the age of 84. His family announced his passing, stating he was surrounded by his loved ones.
Cheney was a highly influential vice president under President George W. Bush, serving from 2001 to 2009. He is widely considered one of the most powerful figures in that role in modern history.
He was a chief architect of the U.S. “war on terror” following the September 11 attacks. His tenure and policies remain subjects of significant public debate.
According to his family, he died from complications of pneumonia and pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Cheney had a long and public history of heart problems.
He suffered multiple heart attacks and underwent a heart transplant in 2012. He later referred to the transplant as receiving “the gift of life itself.”
In their statement, his family remembered him as a “great and good man.” They said he taught his family to love their country and to live with courage and honor.
Cheney is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, and his two daughters, Liz and Mary. The family expressed their profound gratitude for his service and their love for him.
