Summary
Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away at the age of 84. He died from complications related to pneumonia and heart and blood vessel diseases, according to his family.
Key Facts
- Dick Cheney died at 84 years old.
- The cause of death was complications from pneumonia and heart and blood vessel diseases.
- Cheney served as Vice President under President George W. Bush.
- He is known for making the vice presidency a more powerful role in the U.S. government.
- Cheney also worked as the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- He served as a White House chief of staff.
- He was a congressman from Wyoming.
- Cheney's family described him as a noble and loving man.
