Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served in the White House under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, has died at age 84, according to the Associated Press, citing a family statement.

Cheney died from complications of pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, the statement said. His family — including wife Lynne and daughters Liz and Mary — were by his side late Monday.

“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

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