Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies At 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, died from complications related to pneumonia and heart and vascular disease.

A longtime public servant, Cheney held multiple high-profile roles, including White House Chief of Staff, Congressman from Wyoming, Secretary of Defense, and ultimately Vice President. His tenure as vice president is remembered as one of the most influential in American history, marked by his significant behind-the-scenes role in shaping policy.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on January 30, 1941, Cheney grew up in Wyoming and studied political science at the University of Wyoming after leaving Yale University.

He began his political career in 1978 as Wyoming’s representative in the House, serving for a decade before being appointed Secretary of Defense by President George H.W. Bush. He oversaw the Pentagon during the 1990–91 Gulf War, guiding the US-led coalition to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

As vice president, Cheney was a driving force behind major policy decisions, including the controversial invasion of Iraq following the September 11, 2001 attacks. His claims regarding Saddam Hussein’s alleged weapons of mass destruction played a central role in rallying support for the 2003 US-led invasion.

Cheney leaves behind a legacy as one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in modern US politics.