Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at 84

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics, has died at the age of 84. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Cheney served as Vice President from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush, playing a central role in shaping U.S. domestic and foreign policy during a tumultuous period marked by the September 11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Known for his hawkish stance on national security and his advocacy for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Cheney became a defining voice in America’s post-9/11 response to global terrorism.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1941 and raised in Wyoming, Cheney’s career included key government roles, such as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford and Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush, where he oversaw the U.S.-led coalition victory in the 1991 Gulf War.

Though his policies sparked fierce debate, supporters hailed him as a steadfast defender of American strength and security. Across the political spectrum, tributes have highlighted his decades of public service and significant impact on U.S. politics.