WASHINGTON — Former vice president Dick Cheney, who served as a key leader during the war on terror in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, has died. He was 84.

Cheney died on Monday night from complications caused by pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family.

Cheney was known as a powerful conservative figure in Washington after serving as the No. 2 to former President George W. Bush, despite later being isolated from his party due to his criticism of President Donald Trump.

“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,” wrote his family, who was with him when he died. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney di

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