Former US Vice President Dick Cheney passes away at 84
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away aged 84. He served as the 46th Vice President of the US from 2001 to 2009 under President George W Bush. Cheney played a key role in the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq. He had earlier served as Secretary of Defense under President George HW Bush from 1989 to 1993.