Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84, his family confirmed in a statement released on Friday. Cheney, who served as vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, was a central figure in shaping American foreign and defense policy during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history.
According to family sources, Cheney died peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, but the former vice president had a long history of heart problems and underwent several major surgeries during his lifetime, including a heart transplant in 2012.
Cheney’s political career spanned over four decades, including roles as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford, a six-term congressman from Wyoming, and Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush. During his tenure as defense secretary, he oversaw Operation Desert Storm — the US-led coalition response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1991.
As vice president, Dick Cheney was a key architect of US policies following the September 11 attacks, advocating for the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and supporting the use of controversial interrogation techniques on terror suspects. His influence over national security decisions made him one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in American history.
Tributes have poured in from political leaders across the spectrum. Former President George W. Bush described Cheney as “a man of integrity, loyalty, and courage,” while critics reflected on his enduring impact on US foreign policy.
A private funeral service is expected to be held in Wyoming next week, with a public memorial planned in Washington, D.C.
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