Dick Cheney, the former vice president of the USA, has died at the age of 84.
Cheney, one of the architects of the ‘war on terror’ under President George W. Bush, served two terms between 2001 and 2009.
Dick Cheney has died, a family statement confirmed
His death was announced in a statement from his family, who were present when he died.
It is believed that the ex-VP died of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
The statement read: "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.
"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 grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country.
"And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man."