Former US Vice President Dick Cheney died on Nov. 3, 2023 at age 84, surrounded by his wife Lynne and daughters Liz and Mary.
Family Announces Sad News
The family statement confirms that former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on the night of November 3 at age 84. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his wife Lynne, with whom he had been married for 61 years, and his daughters Liz and Mary. His death was caused by complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular diseases. The statement highlighted his long public service. Cheney had served as White House Chief of Staff, congressman from Wyoming, Secretary of Defense, and the 46th U.S. Vice President. Close associates described him as a man devoted to his country and family, who taught his children and grandchildren courage, honor, love, and kindness. They noted he was a passionate fly fisher and left behind an “unparalleled legacy of service and good.”
Long Battle with Heart Disease
Dick Cheney struggled with heart disease for most of his adult life. He suffered several heart attacks, and in 2012 he underwent a heart transplant he called a “gift of life.” Despite health problems, he remained publicly and politically active, often providing commentary on security matters and the state of American democracy.
Architect of the “War on Terror”
Cheney served as U.S. Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was regarded as the chief architect of America’s “War on Terror” after September 11, 2001, and a proponent of the Iraq intervention. For years he was considered one of Washington’s most influential politicians, working behind the scenes to influence key national security decisions. His hardline stance on terrorism and endorsement of controversial CIA interrogation methods stirred intense debate in the country and worldwide.
