Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States, has passed away. He died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. For many people, he was one of the most influential figures to ever hold the role. He served as Vice President from 2001 to 2009 during the presidency of George W Bush. Cheney leaves behind his wife, Lynne, and their two daughters, Liz and Mary.
His family released a statement on November 4 confirming his passing. They shared that he was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia along with heart and vascular disease. His family noted his many decades of service to the country. They remembered his work as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming’s Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and eventually Vice President.
Cheney had dealt with heart problems for many years. In 1988 he suffered a mild heart attack. Doctors performed a quadruple bypass surgery that same year. According to reports, he had a total of five heart attacks between 1988 and 2010. The last one happened in 2010. Two years later he received a heart transplant. The family never learned the identity of the donor, but they remained deeply grateful for the gift that extended his life.
Cheney’s family paid a warm tribute to him in their statement. They described him as a good and strong man who cared deeply for his country. They said he taught his children and grandchildren about courage, kindness, honour, and love. They also mentioned his passion for fly fishing. They said they were grateful for everything he did for the United States and felt blessed to have been part of his life. They called him a noble giant who loved and was dearly loved.
Dick Cheney, born Richard Bruce Cheney on January 30, 1941, grew up in Casper, Wyoming. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming. His political career started in 1969 during the Nixon administration. He returned to government under President Gerald Ford, becoming Deputy Chief of Staff and later Chief of Staff. He also played a major role in managing Ford’s 1976 presidential campaign.
Cheney’s long journey through American politics and public service leaves behind a legacy that shaped decades of national policy and leadership.
