US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

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Graham's office said that he died on Saturday evening "from a brief and sudden illness".

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12 Jul 2026 02:25PM

(Updated: 12 Jul 2026 02:41PM)

United States Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday (Jul 11) at the age of 71.

Graham was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina.

In a statement on his social media pages, his office said that Graham died on Saturday evening "from a brief and sudden illness".

"Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."

Source: CNA/nh