The United States is in mourning as former Vice President Dick Cheney has sadly passed away. Cheney served under George W. Bush from 2001 until 2009, and he was the 46th Vice President. He was 84, and now tributes to the beloved politician are pouring in.
According to NBC News, Cheney passed away on November 3. His death came as a result of complications with pneumonia and cardiovascular disease.
His family said in a statement, “Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.”
They continued, “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Cheney was born on January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before entering national politics, he attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming. He leaves behind his wife, Lynne Cheney, and two daughters, Liz Cheney and Mary Cheney.
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