Former Vice President Dick Cheney Dead at 84 – Latest Information
Dick Cheney, the influential former Vice President under George W. Bush, has died at the age of 84. His passing marks the end of a significant era in American political history.
He died on November 3, 2025, from complications of pneumonia and heart disease. According to his family, he was with his wife, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other loved ones at the time of his death.
Cheney’s health was a lifelong battle, enduring at least five heart attacks beginning at age 37. In 2012, he received a heart transplant after a long wait, having previously relied on a pacemaker and other cardiac devices.
Beyond his health, Cheney survived a Taliban suicide bombing in Afghanistan in 2007. The attack killed 23 people near his location, but he was unharmed and continued his duties.
His life also included personal controversy, notably a 2006 hunting accident where he accidentally shot his friend, Harry Whittington. Whittington survived with severe, permanent injuries.
Cheney was a powerful figure in American government, serving as White House Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President. His policies during the Gulf War and Iraq invasion had a profound global impact.
He leaves behind a complex legacy. His family remembers him as a man of courage, honor, and deep devotion to his family and country.
