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Cheney is often credited for redefining the vice presidency.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a towering and often polarizing figure in American politics, died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday morning. The family statement said he passed away on Monday night due to complications from pneumonia and underlying cardiovascular disease.

Richard (Dick) Bruce Cheney, the 46th vice president of the U.S., who demonstrated an unwavering belief in American exceptionalism and the necessity of strong leadership, has died. He was 84 years old.

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Cheney’s warnings about Iraq’s alleged weapons of mass destruction and supposed ties to al Qaeda played a major role in the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Dick Cheney, a forceful and controversial figure in US politics who championed the Iraq invasion, passed away at age 84.

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Dick Cheney, whose political career spanned more than three decades, battled cardiovascular problems most of his adult life

OBITUARY: The former vice president has passed away, aged 84. Cemented by the 9/11 attacks, Cheney built unrivalled authority and influence in his role, as witnessed by the late Washington correspondent Rupert Cornwell

The former US VP served under George W Bush from 2001 to 2009