Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served in the White House under then-President George W. Bush from 2001-09, has died at age 84, according to the Associated Press, citing a family statement.

According to the statement, Cheney died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. The statement said his family, including wife Lynne and daughters Liz and Mary, were by his side as he died late Monday.

“For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming’s Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States,” the statement said. "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. We are gratefu

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