Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney (2001–2009) has died at the age of 84.

The cause of death has not been disclosed, though Cheney underwent a heart transplant in 2012 after suffering five heart attacks, CNN reports, citing the politician’s family.

Born in 1941 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney grew up in Wyoming, where he began his political career.

He served as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977 and later represented Wyoming in the US House of Representatives from 1979 to 1989.

From 1989 to 1993, he held the position of defence secretary under President George H. W. Bush, during which Operation Desert Storm was conducted.

In 2001, Cheney became vice president under President George W. Bush, serving until 2009.

He was among the main architects of the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq to overthrow Saddam Hussein and played a key role in shaping US foreign and defence policy.

A member of the Republican Party, he was a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

In 2006, he accidentally shot and injured attorney Harry Whittington during a hunting trip in Texas.

American media have described Cheney as one of the most influential vice presidents in US history.

Known for his strong role in foreign policy, Cheney often advocated the use of military force to address international challenges and was closely associated with the neoconservative movement.

By Jeyhun Aghazada