Dick Cheneythe 46th vice president of the United States, has died. The late Republican died at the age of 84, his family announced 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, died last night, November 3, 2025. He was 84 years old,” the statement read. “His beloved wife of 61 years, lynnehis daughters, Liz and Mariaand other family members were with him as he passed.”
Calling the late politician a “great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country and to live a life full of bravery, honor, love, kindness and fly fishing,” the Cheney family added that they are “grateful beyond measure for all that Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Read on to learn how Cheney died and more about him.
Who is Dick Cheney?
Cheney served as vice president during the Republican presidency. George W. BushPresidency from 2001 to 2009. He is best known for leading the “war on terrorism” when the United States began its war against Iraq.
Despite being a strict conservative, Cheney voted for the former vice president Kamala Harris in the 2024 elections. As a critic of Donald Trump, Cheney questioned his own party for supporting the current president.
How did Dick Cheney die? His cause of death
Cheney died due to complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular diseases, according to the statement shared by her family.
Did Dick Cheney have health problems?
Yes, Cheney lived with heart problems his entire life. He suffered multiple heart attacks between 1978 and 2000, and the late politician underwent a heart transplant in 2012.
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