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Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Senator and Trump Ally, Dead at Age 71

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Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Senator and Trump Ally, Dead at Age 71

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his spokesperson said on Saturday. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” NBC News reported that []

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness, according to his office. The South Carolina Republican was 71. Graham was known for advocating a strong U.S. foreign policy. He initially opposed Trump and ran against him for president in 2016, but later...

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 following sudden illness

Long-time American politician US Senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. The Republican Senator of South Carolina passed away after a brief and sudden illness. According to NBC News, emergency personnel responded to a call for cardiac arrest at the Senator's home. Mr Graham was US President Donald Trump's close ally and was seeking a fifth six-year Senate term in November.

Black America Web

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. His office has confirmed that the Republican Senator from South Carolina has died at age 71 after a “brief and sudden illness.” A statement from Graham’s office says the senator’s family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” Emergency []

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

The World Remembers Senator Lindsey Graham

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, appears at a press conference on April 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. —Heather Diehl—Getty Images Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican Senator who represented South Carolina, died at 71 on Saturday evening. In a brief statement, his office said the Senator “passed away from a brief and sudden illness” []

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who became one of the most prominent voices on national security and foreign policy in Congress, has died after a brief and sudden illness, his office announced. He was 71 years old. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a [] The post U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 appeared first on BNO News.

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican from South Carolina, has died “from a brief and sudden illness,” a spokesperson for his office told CNN. The spokesperson did not disclose further details about Graham, who was 71 years old. 0:00 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) dies at 71 2:36 "One of the most important members" of Senate 7:07 CNN's Elex Michaelson on Graham's changing relationship with President Trump Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #LindseyGraham #Senate #News

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

South Carolina residents react to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Residents of Fort Mill, South Carolina, react to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who served in Congress for more than three decades, had turned 71 years old just two days before dying on Saturday night. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and longtime South Carolina lawmaker, dies at 71

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and longtime South Carolina lawmaker, dies at 71

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Who could replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina?

ALBAWABA - As vultures circling carrion, Republicans in South Carolina are eyeing late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's seat; which of them will succeed the late Republican?It is worth noting that Lindsey Graham, the American senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on June 11, according to a statement released by his office on Sunday...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

No marriage, no kids: Lindsey Graham's remarks on ‘bachelorhood’ resurface after his death

Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina senator and supporter of Trump, passed away at 71 from an illness. He remained single throughout his life.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Graham, stanch defender of Trump, dies 

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age ‌71. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office posted on X early on Sunday. US [] The post US Senator Graham, stanch defender of Trump, dies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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· Jul 12, 2026

MAGA Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSSenator Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican who became one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, has died at 71, his office confirmed Sunday.According to a statement from his office, Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness.” Emergency personnel responded to a report of cardiac arrest at his Washington, D.C., home Saturday evening, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News.Photographs obtained by NBC show paramedics carrying a person on a stretcher to an ambulance. Police cars and fire trucks were also at the home.Read more at The Daily Beast.

BOL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and senate veteran, dies at 71

WASHINGTON: Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and influential foreign policy voice who evolved from a critic to a close ally of President Donald Trump, died Saturday following a brief illness. He was 71. Graham’s office announced his death in a statement posted to his official X account, saying he passed away “on the ... Read more The post Sen. Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and senate veteran, dies at 71 appeared first on BOL News.

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham, close Trump ally, dies at 71

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies and an influential voice on American foreign policy, has died after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness”. He was 71. Graham, who represented South Carolina in the Senate for more than two decades, was among the Republican Party’s most []

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· Jul 12, 2026

Vice President JD Vance Reflects On Fierce Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at the age of 71, according to an announcement from his office. A statement posted to his official social media account noted that the Republican lawmaker passed away from a brief and sudden illness. The statement added, “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and [] Vice President JD Vance Reflects On Fierce Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

Daily Express

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dead: Donald Trump ally and US Senator dies aged 71

Lindsey Graham died from a brief and sudden illness.

Powerline

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies at 71

This morning comes the shocking news that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died yesterday evening. He had just turned 71 this past Thursday. According to his office, he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” He was completing his fourth term in the Senate and gliding to reelection in November. Statement from the Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina). pic.twitter.com/CQ5yVvqTH1 — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 12, 2026 What

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] NEW - Republican U.S.

NEW - Republican U.S. senator, Lindsey Graham, dies age 71.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/v2zqm5tin2/@disclosetv

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch Israel supporter, dies at 71 from 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dead at 71: Firebrand Senator and Trump ally suffers 'cardiac arrest' days after returning from Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

Lindsey Graham dead at 71: Firebrand Senator and Trump ally suffers 'cardiac arrest' days after returning from Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

Bloomberg

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Three Pillars of Graham's Legacy

From Donald Trump skeptic to one of the president's closest allies, Lindsey Graham spent decades shaping US foreign policy and the Republican Party. Here's a look at the South Carolina senator's political legacy following his death at 71. (Source: Bloomberg)

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Loss of Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Senator died suddenly at the age of 71. He was among my favorite senators. When prominent politicians pass, it is often said that it is a loss to the nation. In Lindsey’s case, it was more than a cliché accolade. It is a fact. Few senators in the modern era embodied the spirit [] The post The Loss of Lindsey Graham appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a pivotal Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, died on Saturday. He was 71. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and ‌sudden illness”, his office posted on social media early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Shortly after his death was announced, Trump called Graham...

Haaretz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Top GOP senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness, office announces

Graham passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, according to his office. The South Carolina senator was often viewed as a close Trump ally and a supporter of Israel, who had been vocal about his support for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran and efforts to bring about regime change in Iran

Assahifa

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican lawmaker from South Carolina who evolved from one of Donald Trump's fiercest critics into one of his closest political allies, has died at the age of 71 after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. Graham's office announced his death early Sunday. U.S. media reported ...

USA TODAY

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11, according to his office. He was 71. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #LindseyGraham #Politics #News

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies: US Senator and Key Donald Trump Ally Passes Away at 71

South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent foreign policy hawk and key ally of President Donald Trump, passed away on Saturday, July 11, at age 71 following a 'brief and sudden illness'. Serving in the Senate since 2003, Graham was a major political figure known for his shift from a critic to one of Trump's most loyal supporters.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was first elected to the Senate in 2002 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates []

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Special Report: Looking back on the political legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had held his Senate seat since 2003 and was seen as a war hawk and significant voice on defense and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 from a “sudden illness.” NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin and Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker report on Graham’s rise in Congress, his relationship with President Donald Trump, and his views on the wars in Iran and between Russia and Ukraine.

TRT World

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· Jul 12, 2026

Long-serving US Senator dies after brief illness

Controversial and influential long-serving US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. A staunch ally of Donald Trump and one of Washington’s most influential foreign policy hawks, Graham leaves behind a political legacy also marked by dramatic reversals and controversial positions on US power abroad. Kyle Haffajee reports.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Republican senator, key Trump ally Lindsey Graham, dies at 71

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican who transformed from one of Donald Trump's fiercest critics into one of his staunchest allies, has died at age 71. The So...

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham, close aide of Trump, dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, passed away at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness', according to his office. Graham, a senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday (local time), his office said in a post on X.

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death

Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP lawmaker as one of the greatest people...

Legit.ng

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham remembered as key Trump ally and foreign policy voice

Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and close ally of Donald Trump, died at 71 after a sudden illness. He was remembered for his strong foreign policy stance.

Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

The World Is a Better and Safer Place Without Sen. Lindsey Graham

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has died suddenly at the age of 71. He served four terms in the U.S. Senate from South Carolina from January 3, 2023 until his death on July 11, 2026.I will remember him as a U.S. lawmaker who, in my view, betrayed not only the United States but also many of the principles he claimed to stand for. I will not mourn someone whose public record I view as being marked by support for war, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and policies that I believe caused immense suffering.Here are my reasons:

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US Senator and Influential Voice on Middle East Policy, Dies at 71

US Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican [] The post Lindsey Graham, US Senator and Influential Voice on Middle East Policy, Dies at 71 appeared first on The Media Line.

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

"We Lost a Beloved Friend": Trump, Netanyahu Mourn Senator Lindsey Graham After Sudden Death

Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and staunch Israel defender, dies at 71 after sudden illness. Trump, Netanyahu mourn.

The New American

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· Jul 12, 2026

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies; Advocated More War to His Last Day

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died Saturday night, spent the last days of his life advocating for more war in Iran and more conflict with Russia. ... The post GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies; Advocated More War to His Last Day appeared first on The New American.

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