“War on Terror” mastermind died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease
Dick Cheney, widely regarded as one of America’s most influential and powerful vice presidents, has died. He was 84. His death, due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, was confirmed by his family.
“His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the family said. “Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.
“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 the 46th vice president, serving alongside Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009. He became known as the chief architect of the “war on terror” during his time in the White House due to his reputation for pushing through many of Bush’s initiatives and helping bolster the power of the presidency.
Cheney struggled with his health for years, having suffered five heart attacks from 1978 to 2010. He had also worn a device to regulate his heartbeat since 2001. He underwent a successful heart transplant in 2012.
In his later years, he became an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, calling him a grave threat to society. He shocked both parties when he announced he would vote for Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
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