Dick Cheney dies at 84 episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 9 MIN

Dick Cheney dies at 84

from Today Explained · host Today Explained

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement released by his family, he died at his home due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney had a long history of heart problems, including suffering five heart attacks before receiving a heart transplant in 2012, which had helped extend his life. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was known as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in history, playing a key role as an architect of the "war on terror" and an early advocate for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His decades-long career in public service also included roles as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, U.S. Representative from Wyoming, and Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Nov 5, 2025

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement released by his family, he died at his home due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney had a long history of heart problems, including suffering five heart attacks before receiving a heart transplant in 2012, which had helped extend his life. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was known as one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in history, playing a key role as an architect of the "war on terror" and an early advocate for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His decades-long career in public service also included roles as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, U.S. Representative from Wyoming, and Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

PodParley-generated summary based on available episode metadata and transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

Dick Cheney dies at 84

0:00 9:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Chewing the Fat with WorkForge WorkForge Bite-Sized Conversations for Building a Stronger Workforce Welcome to Chewing the Fat, a podcast delving deep into the world of food manufacturing. Dive into real conversations around critical topics like staffing, retention, onboarding, and career development in this essential industry. Subscribe now to gain insights from your peers, subject matter experts and more on the biggest issues facing food manufacturers today: -Hiring and retaining employees -Addressing the challenges of the Silver Tsunami -Improving time to productivity of new employees -Engaging employees from hire to retire And more... Tune in to Chewing the Fat, a WorkForge podcast, and join the conversation on how to build and sustain a resilient, high-performing workforce in food manufacturing. She’s a Hazard to Herself She’s a Hazard Hi there, I’m Mallory, and I’d like to invite you into our world with “She’s a Hazard to Herself!” Join us as we navigate life with Multiple Sclerosis from the seat of my power wheelchair. Discover stories of resilience, family, and the community we’ve built around chronic illness. Whether you’re impacted by MS or want to learn from our journey, there’s something here for you. So why wait? Subscribe to “She’s a Hazard to Herself” on your favorite podcast app and be part of our journey today. Let’s lift each other up, one episode at a time! MySwimPro Swimming Technique & Training Podcast MySwimPro MySwimPro is the number one fitness application for the fastest growing sport in the world. Since 2014, we have been on a mission to help swimmers of all levels live happier and healthier lives through swimming. Today, swimmers in more than 150 countries use MySwimPro’s award-winning mobile and wearable apps to access personalized swim workout plans, training plans, educational drills and videos, advanced analytics, and to log and track their progress. MySwimPro is accessible on iOS and Android smartphones and wearables, and is free to get started. rAIsing the bar Isha Karim “rAIsing the bar” is a female-run podcast series committed to broadening the AI conversation and sparking discussion around the ethics and controversies surrounding the field today. By making AI more accessible in such an interconnected world, we aspire to foster an interest in AI for as many people as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Today Explained?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Today Explained episode published?

This episode was published on November 5, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement released by his family, he died at his home due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney had a long...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Today Explained episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!