Overview
- The death was first reported by Punchbowl founder Jake Sherman and carried by RIA Novosti.
- The report attributes the cause to complications from pneumonia with cardiovascular disease.
- Cheney served as the 46th U.S. vice president from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.
- He previously served as U.S. defense secretary during George H. W. Bush’s presidency.
- The Washington Post has described Cheney as the most influential vice president in U.S. history.