Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, has died at the age of 84. His family said Cheney passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, from complications of pneumonia along with cardiac and vascular disease. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.
Cheney’s career in public service spanned decades, including roles as White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative for Wyoming, and U.S. Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush. His tenure as vice-president was marked by a significant influence over foreign policy, especially after the September 11 attacks, with the Iraq War and expanded intelligence operations under his watch. His legacy remains deeply divisive: praised by conservatives for leadership and criticized for wartime decisions and surveillance expansions.