Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away at the age of 84
4 november 2025 в 16:50
Richard Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, has passed away. The late Republican died at the age of 84, as announced by his family in a statement on November 4, 2025, along with details of the cause of his death.
«Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old», - the statement read. «His beloved wife Lynn, his daughters Liz and Mary, as well as other family members were with him when he passed».
Describing the late politician as «a great and kind man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country and live a life of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fishing», - the Cheney family added that they are «grateful for all that Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man».
Read on to find out how Cheney died and more about him.
Cheney served as Vice President during the presidency of Republican George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He is most known for leading the «war on terror», - when the U.S. began the war against Iraq following the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Despite being a staunch conservative, Cheney voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections. As a critic of Donald Trump, Cheney challenged his own party for supporting the current president, whom he said «should never be trusted with power again». His daughter Liz also famously opposed Trump and supported Harris' campaign.
«As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship, to defend our Constitution», - Cheney said in a statement before the 2024 elections. «That is why I will cast my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris».
Cheney passed away from complications of pneumonia and cardiovascular diseases, according to a statement released by his family.
Yes, Cheney lived with heart problems throughout his life. He suffered several heart attacks from 1978 to 2000, and the late politician underwent a heart transplant in 2012
«Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, passed away last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old», - the statement read. «His beloved wife Lynn, his daughters Liz and Mary, as well as other family members were with him when he passed».
Describing the late politician as «a great and kind man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country and live a life of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fishing», - the Cheney family added that they are «grateful for all that Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man».
Read on to find out how Cheney died and more about him.
Cheney served as Vice President during the presidency of Republican George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He is most known for leading the «war on terror», - when the U.S. began the war against Iraq following the attacks of September 11, 2001.
Despite being a staunch conservative, Cheney voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections. As a critic of Donald Trump, Cheney challenged his own party for supporting the current president, whom he said «should never be trusted with power again». His daughter Liz also famously opposed Trump and supported Harris' campaign.
«As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship, to defend our Constitution», - Cheney said in a statement before the 2024 elections. «That is why I will cast my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris».
Cheney passed away from complications of pneumonia and cardiovascular diseases, according to a statement released by his family.
Yes, Cheney lived with heart problems throughout his life. He suffered several heart attacks from 1978 to 2000, and the late politician underwent a heart transplant in 2012
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