Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, his family announced early Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne Cheney, and their daughters, Liz and Mary, from complications of pneumonia and heart and vascular disease.
Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009, under President George W. Bush.
He previously held key positions including U.S. Secretary of Defense and White House Chief of Staff, shaping national security, defense, and energy policy across multiple decades of public service.
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Born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney was recognized as one of the most influential vice presidents in U.S. history.
His tenure saw pivotal events such as the September 11 attacks, the War on Terror, and the Iraq War, cementing his legacy as a decisive and pragmatic statesman.
Cheney is survived by his wife and two daughters. His death marks the end of a career that profoundly shaped American politics and governance in the early 21st century.