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Former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, has died at the age of 84.
Cheney passed away on Monday evening due to complications related to pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease, according to a family statement reported by Fox News. Serving as the right-hand man to President George W. Bush, Cheney was regarded as a key figure behind the Iraq War and emerged as one of the most influential Republicans of his time.
Despite his reputation as an elusive figure, director Adam McKay aimed to demystify Cheney in the 2018 political drama Vice. The film openly examines Cheney’s significant impact during his tenure. Viewers can now watch this portrayal from the comfort of their homes.
Christian Bale delivers an almost unrecognizable performance as Cheney, a role that earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, capturing nearly five decades of Cheney’s political journey. Equally striking is Sam Rockwell’s humorous take on President Bush, a performance that garnered an Oscar nomination and for which Rockwell later expressed regret.
The film features a star-studded ensemble, including Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Tyler Perry, Lily Rabe, and Alison Pill.
How to watch Vice:
Vice is available to rent now on Prime Video.
Cheney admitted in 2019 that he never got around to seeing the movie himself.
But he did share his then 18-year-old granddaughter’s review of it: “Well it says you’re a real badass and that’s cool,” which he felt was “as good a judgment as any,” per Newsweek.
Cheney also penned a memoir chronicling his personal life and political career in In My Time.
