Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84
Washington D.C. — Former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, according to a family statement and multiple media reports. Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, passed away from complications of pneumonia and heart-related illness.
Cheney was widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial vice presidents in modern American history. During his eight years in office, he played a defining role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
A key architect of the Iraq War, Cheney’s tenure was marked by his strong advocacy for expanding presidential powers and his firm stance on national security. Supporters hailed him as a decisive leader who safeguarded America during turbulent times, while critics accused him of overreach, secrecy, and moral misjudgment in the so-called “War on Terror.”
Before his vice presidency, Cheney had a long career in government, serving as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford, U.S. Representative from Wyoming, and later as Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush, where he oversaw Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
In a tribute, former President George W. Bush described Cheney as “a man of courage, conviction, and immense public service whose steady hand guided America through some of its darkest days.”
Cheney is survived by his wife Lynne, daughters Liz and Mary Cheney, and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Dick Cheney’s legacy remains deeply divided. To his admirers, he embodied strong leadership and unwavering patriotism. To his critics, he symbolized the dangers of unchecked power.
Even in retirement, Cheney remained an active voice within the Republican Party, often speaking out on issues of defense, democracy, and foreign policy.
