Dick Cheney , the influential Vice President to George Bush who was a central figure in the invasion of Iraq, has died. He was 84.

A statement from his family quoted by press said he died surrounded by his wife Lynne, daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members.

“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 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

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