Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States and a key figure in the post-9/11 administration of George W. Bush, died Monday night at the age of 84. His family issued a statement saying he passed surrounded by his wife, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other loved ones.
The cause of death was listed as complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney’s political career spanned decades: he served as White House chief of staff, congressman from Wyoming, secretary of defense during the Gulf War, and ultimately vice president from 2001 to 2009.
During his vice presidency, Cheney wielded unprecedented influence, especially in foreign-policy and national-security decisions after the September 11 attacks. He became a controversial figure, praised by supporters for strong defense policies and criticized by opponents for expansive executive power and the decision to invade Iraq.
In the private realm, despite serious health challenges—including five heart attacks and a heart transplant in 2012—he remained active in public life and was widely respected for his dedication to country and family. He leaves behind his wife Lynne, daughters Liz and Mary, and a complex legacy that shaped 21st-century American politics.
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