FORMER U.S. VICE PRESIDENT DICK CHENEY DIES AT 84
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Former United States Vice President, Dick Cheney, has died at the age of 84. His family confirmed that he passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Lynne Cheney, and their daughters, Liz and Mary Cheney.
According to a family statement cited by U.S. media outlets, Cheney died from complications related to pneumonia, aggravated by long-standing heart and vascular conditions.
Born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney was one of the most influential and controversial figures in American politics. He served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush, playing a central role in shaping national security policy in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Before becoming Vice President, Cheney held several key positions in government. He served as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford, a U.S. Representative from Wyoming between 1979 and 1989, and Secretary of Defense under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993. During his tenure as Defence Secretary, he oversaw the U.S.-led coalition that liberated Kuwait in the 1991 Gulf War.
Cheney’s time as Vice President was marked by his strong advocacy for the Iraq War in 2003 and his support for the controversial use of enhanced interrogation techniques in counterterrorism operations. His hawkish foreign policy stance and emphasis on expanding executive power earned him both admiration and criticism across political divides.
Reacting to his death, tributes have poured in from political leaders and former colleagues who described him as a deeply influential statesman whose decisions reshaped U.S. foreign and defense policy for decades.
Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney, a former U.S. Representative and House Republican leader, described her father as “a man of unmatched strength, principle, and love for America.”
“He devoted his life to serving this great nation. He was a husband, a father, and a patriot whose leadership guided America through some of its most difficult times,” she said.
Throughout his political career, Cheney was both praised for his strategic decisiveness and criticized for policies that many viewed as overly aggressive. Despite undergoing multiple heart surgeries—including a heart transplant in 2012—he remained active in public life and commentary until recent years.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days. Given his stature, a state memorial service is likely to be held in Washington, D.C.
Cheney’s death marks the end of an era for American conservatism. His legacy—defined by power, controversy, and steadfast conviction—continues to shape debates about the use of American influence at home and abroad.
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