Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States, is dead. The late Republican died at the age of 84, his family announced in a statement on November 4, 2025, along with the details of his cause of death.
“Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old,” the statement read. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed.”
Calling the late politician a “great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the Cheney family added they are “grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Read on to learn how Cheney died and more about him.
Who Is Dick Cheney?
Cheney served as vice president during Republican President George W. Bush‘s presidency from 2001 to 2009. He is best known for leading the “war on terror” as the U.S. commenced its war against Iraq.
How Did Dick Cheney Die? His Cause of Death
Cheney died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to the statement shared by his family.
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