Washington, Nov 4 (NationPress) Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 on Monday due to complications arising from pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease, his family announced.

In a statement, they conveyed, "Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old." According to reports from The Hill, the family mentioned, "His cherished wife of 61 years, Lynne, along with his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were by his side during his final moments. The cause of his passing was linked to pneumonia and cardiac and vascular ailments."

Cheney held the position of Vice President during the administration of former President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He is often regarded as one of the most powerful Vice Presidents in contemporary US history, playing a significant role in shaping the nation's response during the “war on terror” following the September 11 attacks, as reported by The Hill.

Born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney spent his formative years in Casper, Wyoming. His illustrious career spanned both the private sector and public service, where he worked for four Presidents and held various elected positions. His public service journey began in 1969 with the Nixon Administration, where he took on roles in the Cost of Living Council, the Office of Economic Opportunity, and the White House.

Following Gerald Ford's ascension to the Presidency in August 1974, Cheney was part of the transition team and later became Deputy Assistant to the President. By 1975, he was appointed Assistant to the President and White House Chief of Staff, a role he maintained for the remainder of the Ford Administration.

After returning to Wyoming in 1977, Cheney was elected as the state's sole representative in the US House of Representatives. He was re-elected five times and served as Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee from 1981 to 1987. In 1987, he was elected Chairman of the House Republican Conference and became House Minority Whip in 1988. During his time in the House, he built a reputation for his knowledge, character, and approachability.

Cheney served as the US Secretary of Defense from March 1989 to January 1993, overseeing two major military campaigns: Operation Just Cause in Panama and Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East. He played a crucial role in shaping the future of the US military during a time of significant transition as the Cold War came to an end. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush awarded Cheney the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his leadership.

Despite being known as a hawkish conservative, Cheney was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump and even endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign. He stated, "As citizens, we each have a duty to prioritize our country over partisanship in order to uphold our Constitution." He added, "That’s why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris."