Dick Cheney, a Transformative Force in U.S. Politics, Dies at 84 Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 due to complications from pneumonia and heart disease. Cheney, a central figure during the George W. Bush administration, played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy and expanding presidential powers. From the Iraq War to the post-9/11 era, his influence left a permanent mark on America’s political landscape.

Dick Cheney, the influential vice president to George W. Bush, died at age 84 from complications of pneumonia and heart disease.