Dick Cheney was a prominent American political figure who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He had a long, influential career in public service and national security, including roles as White House chief of staff, a U.S. representative from Wyoming, and as secretary of defense under George H. W. Bush. Cheney was a central architect of U.S. foreign and security policy during the early 2000s, particularly the Iraq War and the broader “War on Terror,” and he is often described as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in American history. He passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84 due to complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular diseases.