"Vice president under George W. Bush, Cheney played a pivotal role in shaping the US "war on terror." Cheney was one of the most powerful vice presidents of US historyImage: Kamran Jebreili/AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance"
"Former US Vice President Dick Cheney , has died at the age of 84, according to a statement from his family. More to follow."
Dick Cheney, who served as Vice President under President George W. Bush, has died at age 84. He played a pivotal role in shaping US policies during the early 2000s, particularly the US 'war on terror', and exercised significant influence over national security and foreign policy decisions. Cheney is widely regarded as one of the most powerful vice presidents in United States history. The family issued a statement announcing his death. Cheney's tenure included major events such as the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and the expansion of executive authority in counterterrorism operations. Additional details and reactions are expected to follow.
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