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Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, architect of George W Bush’s “War on Terror,” has died at the age of 84.

Cheney served at Bush’s side for two terms between 2001 and 2009 and is known for expanding the powers of his role far beyond anything experienced by his 45 predecessors and for leading the U.S. into Iraq on what proved to be faulty intelligence concerning dictator Saddam Hussein’s nuclear capabilities in the aftermath of 9/11.

Cheney’s family called him a “noble giant of a man” and revealed he died due to “complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.”

Bush also called Cheney’s death “a loss to the nation” in a statement on Tuesday morning.

“Laura and I will remember Dick Cheney for the decent, honorable man that he was,” the former president said.

After leaving office, Cheney found himself cut adrift from the Republican Party over his rejection of President Donald Trump, whom he called a “coward” and the “greatest ever threat to our Republic.” Cheney also voted for Kamala Harris in last year’s election, according to his daughter, former Representative Liz Cheney.

Trump, who called Cheney an “irrelevant RINO” following his Harris endorsement, has yet to issue a statement on Cheney’s death.

Dick Cheney labeled ‘Darth Vader’ by critics

While serving as vice president, comedians would often refer to Dick Cheney as Darth Vader, the infamous Star Wars villain, according to Reuters.

But Cheney took it in stride, and once said he was honored to be compared to the character. He even dressed as the Sith Lord during a Tonight Show appearance to promote his book in 2011, Reuters reports.

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 16:47

Senate Majority Leader honors Cheney in floor speech

Senate Majority Leader John Thune paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney in a brief speech on the chamber floor.

“Dick was a lifelong public servant who believed very deeply in our country and brought his considerable knowledge and intelligence to his service,” Thune said Tuesday.

“As secretary of defense, and later as vice president, he played a key role in shaping policy on many of the most consequential issues of his day,” he continued. “He was also an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman who loved spending time in the mountains of his home state.”

Cheney is survived by his wife, two daughters and seven grandchildren.

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 16:41

Speaker Mike Johnson on Cheney: ‘Honor is clearly due to him’

House Speaker Mike Johnson honored former Vice President Dick Cheney ahead of a Tuesday morning press conference.

“Scripture is very clear, we give honor where honor is due,” Johnson said, before listing Cheney’s accomplishments.

“The honor is certainly due to him, and our prayers go out to the family,” Johnson added.

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 16:31

Senator Joni Ernst says Cheney ‘served his country honorably and dutifully’

Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, shared a statement honoring Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday morning.

“Whether Vice President, Secretary of Defense, or in Congress, Dick Cheney was always proud to be an American,” she said. “His commitment to defeat terrorism ensured there was never another 9/11. He served his country honorably and dutifully. May he rest in peace.”

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 16:11

George W. Bush’s secretary of state remembers Cheney

Former President George W. Bush’s secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, honored Dick Cheney in a post on X.

Rice called him “an inspiring presence and mentor who taught me a great deal about public service.”

“Most of all, I will remember Dick Cheney as a mentor and a friend,” she wrote. “I will remember his toughness but also his sense of humor. He was indefatigable in his determination to defend this country and patriotic to his core.”

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 16:01

White House flags lowered

The White House lowered flags to half-staff this morning following the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

The White House has yet to issue a statement on Cheney’s death.

The White House lowered flags to half-staff today (AP)

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 15:51

In pictures: Dick Cheney’s bust in the U.S. Capitol

Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s bust in the U.S. Capitol. He died aged 84 (AFP via Getty Images)Former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away due to complications from cardiac and vascular disease, as well as pneumonia (AFP via Getty Images)

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 15:41

Trump goes on Truth Social posting spree — but no mention of Cheney yet

President Donald Trump is on a Truth Social posting spree this morning, but he has yet to acknowledge the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Since 8 a.m., Trump has shared at least five posts on his social media platform, two of which included calls to end the filibuster in the Senate.

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 15:34

John Bolton pays tribute to Cheney

President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton, has paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney.

“America has lost an enduring patriot and principled Reaganite conservative,” Bolton wrote on X. “Few men have shaped American foreign policy with unwavering conviction and clarity like Dick Cheney. It was an honor to serve with him for so many years, may he rest in peace.”

Katie Hawkinson4 November 2025 15:32

Dick Cheney’s cardiologist talks cause of death and how the former vice president faced myriad of health issues

Dick Cheney’s longtime physician shed light on the former vice president’s enduring health struggles – especially with his heart – following his death at 84.

Cheney — who served as vice president under former President George W. Bush — passed away due to complications of cardiac and vascular disease, as well as pneumonia, his family announced Tuesday.

His cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, spoke to CNN shortly after the news was revealed, describing the Nebraska-born Republican as a “remarkable patient.”

Brendan Rascius 4 November 2025 15:25

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