"Former Vice President Dick Cheney leaves behind a political and family legacy following his death from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease at the age of 84. Cheney was vice president under President George W. Bush, as well as defense secretary under President George H.W. Bush. Prior to those roles, he served as a Congressman from Wyoming and as White House chief of staff for President Gerald Ford."
"Cheney leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Lynne. The couple had two daughters, Liz and Mary. In addition, Cheney leaves behind seven grandchildren. Liz and husband Philip Perry are the parents of five kids, while Mary and her partner, Heather Poe, have two children. Born July 28, 1966, Liz Cheney followed in her father's footsteps with a life in public service. In 2016, she was elected to the House of Representatives."
"Since 2023, she is on the faculty at the University of Virginia. Cheney and Perry, whom she married in 1993, have five kids. They welcomed daughters Kate in 1994, Elizabeth in 1997 and Grace in 2000. Son Philip was born in 2004, while son Richard was born in 2006. When Liz Cheney ran for Senate in 2013, her family appeared in a campaign ad for her."
Dick Cheney died at 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He served as vice president under George W. Bush, defense secretary under George H.W. Bush, Congressman from Wyoming, and White House chief of staff for Gerald Ford. He is survived by his wife Lynne of 61 years, daughters Liz and Mary, and seven grandchildren. Liz Cheney, born July 28, 1966, served in the House from 2016 until a 2022 reelection defeat, previously worked for the State Department and in private practice, and joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2023. Liz and husband Philip Perry have five children; Mary and partner Heather Poe have two.
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