Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular disease, his family announced.
Cheney, who served as Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, was a central figure in U.S. national security policy following the September 11 attacks.
In a family statement, Cheney was described as “a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love their country.” His loved ones expressed gratitude for his lifelong dedication to public service and the nation he deeply cherished.
Throughout his political career, Cheney was known for his influence within the Republican Party, his firm stance on foreign policy, and his pivotal role in shaping America’s response to terrorism in the early 21st century.
