The United States has lost a key political figure.

Richard “Dick” B. Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States under Republican George W. Bush, died on Nov. 3, his family confirmed. He was 84.

“His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the statement shared with NBC News read. “The former Vice President died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.”

Of his public legacy, his family wrote, “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.”

Cheney’s loved ones also reflected on the personal legacy he was leaving within their family. 

“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country,” they wrote, “and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing. We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country.”