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Dick Cheney, the former vice president to George W. Bush has died. He was 84 years old.

Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family obtained by the Associated Press.

Cheney served father and son presidents, leading the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush before returning to serve as vice president under Bush's son, George W. Bush.

Cheney family statement

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"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 grandchil

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