“Dick” Cheney, the historically powerful vice president and architect of the U.S.’s endless “war on terror” during his time as the No. “The former Vice President died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease” on Monday evening, the statement reads. Later, Cheney worked toward a doctorate in political science at the University of Wisconsin, though he never completed the degree. AdvertisementThe former vice president continued to defend the Iraq invasion, even while many others from the administration admitted errors in judgment. Richard Drew/File/AP PhotoAdvertisementDuring and after his time as vice president, Cheney staunchly advocated for the torture of suspected terrorists.
