Summary
Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from pneumonia and heart disease. Cheney held several significant roles in U.S. politics, including serving as Vice President under President George W. Bush. His family has expressed their admiration and gratitude for his contributions to the country.
Key Facts
- Dick Cheney was Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.
- He was born in 1941 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and grew up in Wyoming.
- Cheney faced early challenges, including dropping out of Yale University and two drunk-driving convictions, before achieving success.
- He graduated from the University of Wyoming and also attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin.
- Cheney previously served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush.
- His political career included a position as White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford.
- Cheney did not serve in the Vietnam War due to receiving five military deferments.
- His family described him as a person who encouraged love, courage, and kindness.
