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Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies at 84

In a statement, Cheney's family said he died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease on Monday night.

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By: Admin ., Journalists @New Vision


The family of Dick Cheney has announced that the former US vice-president has died at the age of 84.

A politician and businessman, Cheney served under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. 

He was considered a central figure in the 2003 invasion of Iraq by the US and allied forces.

In a statement, Cheney's family said he died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease on Monday night.

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