The former VP was a divisive political figure who led the Bush administration's 'war on terror' and invasion of Iraq.
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Former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84.
The passing of the US politician, who was VP to President George W Bush from 2001-09, was announced in a statement released by his family on Tuesday.
“His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the family said, adding that he died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
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