Former U.S. Vice President Richard B. “Dick” Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States, died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84.
Cheney passed away surrounded by his family, including his wife of 61 years, Lynne, and their daughters, Liz and Mary.
According to a family statement, he died due to complications from pneumonia combined with cardiac and vascular disease.
"The former vice president died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.”
Born in 1941, Cheney held several key positions in the U.S. government over a career spanning decades.
He served as White House Chief of Staff, represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, and later became Secretary of Defense before assuming the role of Vice President from 2001 to 2009.
Dick Cheney was vice president to Republican President George W Bush between 2001 and 2009. He also served as Secretary of Defense under George Bush Sr., between 1989 and 1993. His family described him as a devoted public servant and a man of strong values.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honour, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the family said in a tribute.
They added: “We are grateful beyond measure for all 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.”
Cheney was widely known for his influence on U.S. foreign and defense policy, particularly during his tenure as Vice President.
His leadership roles across multiple administrations made him one of the most prominent figures in American politics.
No further details were provided about funeral arrangements at the time of the announcement.
Cheney is survived by his wife Lynne, daughters Liz and Mary, and his grandchildren.