Former vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a key figure in the George W. Bush administration and a central architect of the “war on terror,” has died at the age of 84, his family announced.

Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009, holding significant influence throughout both terms alongside President Bush. He was widely regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in recent history.

According to a family statement, Cheney passed away due to complications from pneumonia and longstanding cardiac and vascular disease. Health challenges marked much of his adult life, including multiple heart attacks.

In 2012, Cheney underwent a heart transplant, which he later described as “the gift of life itself.” Despite his health struggles, he remained active and engaged in public life for years following the procedure.

Cheney is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, and their daughters, Liz and Mary. His family noted that they were by his side when he passed, surrounded by love and remembrance.

In their statement, Cheney’s family praised him as a man of courage, honor, and kindness. They highlighted his devotion to his country, his family, and his passions, including fly fishing, emphasizing the values he instilled in his children and grandchildren.

The family expressed deep gratitude for Cheney’s contributions to the nation and the impact he had on those who knew him personally. “We are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man,” the statement concluded. Rest in peace, Dick Cheney.