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Lindsey Graham death updates: Senator died from an aorta rupture, preliminary findings confirm

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July 12, 2026

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Lindsey Graham death updates: Senator died from an aorta rupture, preliminary findings confirm

The cause of death comes as Graham had publicly joked about being targeted by Iranians less than a week before he died suddenly

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

What is an aortic dissection? Symptoms, causes and risk factors of ‘scary’ condition that killed Lindsey Graham

Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at 71 due to an aortic dissection, which results from a rupture in the aorta's inner layer.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s preliminary cause of death revealed

Sen. Lindsey Graham died of a ruptured aorta brought on by chronic heart disease, according to the preliminary findings of the DC medical examiner’s office released Sunday. An initial investigation found that the 71-year-old senator from South Carolina died from “Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease,” according to the findings, which were released by []...Click to read more

Medical Daily

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham's Preliminary Cause of Death Highlights a Silent Heart Condition That Can Turn Deadly in Minutes

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a preliminary medical examination identified an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease as the cause of death. His sudden passing has drawn attention to a rare but life-threatening cardiovascular emergency that requires immediate medical treatment.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s Preliminary Cause of Death Raises Awareness of Aortic Dissection

The Washington, D.C., medical examiner announced that preliminary findings show Sen. Lindsey Graham passed away from an aortic dissection. Graham passed away late Saturday night. From Fox News: An aortic dissection occurs when there is a tear in the aorta, the body’s main artery carrying... The post Lindsey Graham’s Preliminary Cause of Death Raises Awareness of Aortic Dissection first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Fortune

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· Jul 12, 2026

DC medical examiner’s early findings show Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aorta rupture stemming from hardening of his arteries

A statement from Graham's office said the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia’s preliminary findings are the senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

Live updates: GOP scrambles to plot course without Graham; Iran, US fight over Strait of Hormuz

The Senate returns Monday to a different landscape, with the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) top of mind. Graham, 71, died unexpectedly early Sunday, and preliminary reports point to an aortic dissection. By the afternoon, politicians in South Carolina and Washington were maneuvering to figure out his successor, both in the short term...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham Died of Aortic Dissection, Preliminary Medical Report Reveals

Preliminary DC medical examiner findings confirm Senator Lindsey Graham died of an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. South Carolina Governor McMaster must appoint a replacement, with a special election set for August 11.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’

Longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died at the age of 71 on Saturday night from a “brief and sudden illness,” his office announced. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” read the statement from his office. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this []

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away due to ‘aortic dissection’, says preliminary medical report

US Senator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a sudden illness caused by a damaged aorta. The prominent foreign policy hawk and key ally to Donald Trump leaves behind a legacy of major legislative influence, with Trump ordering national flags to fly at half-staff in his honour.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Medical examiner releases preliminary findings in Lindsey Graham's death as death certificate remains pending

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says preliminary findings show Sen. Lindsey Graham suffered an aortic dissection before his death Saturday.

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

LIVE: Flags at half-staff after Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Live view of the U.S. Capitol and the White House after Senator Lindsey Graham’s office said the South Carolina Republican, who was 71, has died after ‘a brief and unexpected illness.’ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ydMsW5 #lindseygraham #capitol #live

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 []

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.

JUST IN: US Senator Lindsey Graham dies following sudden heart attack.@BRICSNews

KTLA 5

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, staunch Trump, ally dead at 71

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, died after a tear in his aorta, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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 []

World Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Medical Examiner Releases Preliminary Findings on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death

Preliminary findings released Sunday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia indicate that Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The medical examiner said the findings are preliminary and that Graham’s death certificate will remain pending until toxicological and microscopic testing has been [] The post Medical Examiner Releases Preliminary Findings on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death appeared first on World Israel News.

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

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump in trouble? How Graham's death, McConnell's illness could affect US Senate after midterms

With Graham dead, McConnell still in the hospital, and midterms approaching, it looks like the Republicans' supermajority in Congress could shift.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 13, 2026

911 Dispatch Call Reveals Lindsey Graham’s Final Moments

Medics were called to Senator Lindsey Graham’s Washington, DC, home over reports of an individual suffering from chest pains, and then a reported heart attack, shortly before his sudden death.

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

Knewz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Trump says Lindsey Graham called after Ukraine trip, moments before medical emergency

U.S. President Donald Trump shared details of his call with Senator Lindsey Graham and referenced his Ukraine trip before his health condition deteriorated and became fatal. He was a close ally of Trump and represented South Carolina until his death on Saturday, July 11, at 71. Preliminary findings reported that a rupture of his aorta caused...

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Tributes pour in for Lindsey Graham after sudden death: ‘Lost a bold leader’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was celebrated by his Senate colleagues and others Sunday morning, after the news of his death Saturday evening. Graham died after a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office, and EMS radios showed reports of cardiac arrest. He had served in Congress for nearly 32 years. He []

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Even Older Republican, 78, Eyes Graham’s Open Seat

PicMonkey/ ReutersLindsey Graham’s shock death on Saturday night has raised questions over who will take over his Senate seat.The influential South Carolina Republican and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies died “from a brief and sudden illness,” leaving Gov. Henry McMaster, 79, in charge of naming an interim replacement.Rep. Joe Wilson, 78, South Carolina’s longest-serving Republican congressman, is reportedly eyeing the interim Senate seat, according to Punchbowl News—meaning Graham’s potential successor could be seven years older than the late senator.Read more at The Daily Beast.

NewsOne

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71, Social Media Predictably Reacts

Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator, has died at 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.' His legacy is marked by his shift from Trump critic to staunch ally.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71

The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died of a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday, his Senate office announced early Sunday morning. Graham was 71. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a brief statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at...

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed

The death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has stunned Washington and many around the world. According to statements released by his office, Graham died on the evening of July 11, 2026, following what was described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71 years old. Emergency personnel reportedly responded to a cardiac arrest at [] The post Senator Linday Graham Dead at 71 – He will be sorely missed appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

Twitchy

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· Jul 12, 2026

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 From Suspected Aorta Rupture, Preliminary Findings Show

The senator died of aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner’s preliminary findings.

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...

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham's sudden death adds to uncertainty in Senate races

Graham's death eats into Republicans' voting majority in the Senate, as does the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks.

Politizoom

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Dies, 71

There isn’t a lot of information out at this time about what claimed the life of Lindsey Graham, 71. The press release says he died from a “brief, sudden illness.” So speculate away as to what it could have been. A fatal heart attack? A fatal stroke? I do hope that this doesn’t become as

USA TODAY

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· Jul 12, 2026

See Lindsey Graham make final public appearance prior to his death

U.S. 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, died at age 71 on Saturday. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office posted on X early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-dead-71-illness/90891945007/ 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/

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham Died Day Before Scheduled 64th 'Meet the Press' Appearance

Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly died at age 71 just one day before he was scheduled to make what would have been his 64th appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. “As we reflect on the life and legacy of Senator Linsey Graham, we here at Meet the Press want to extend our deepest condolences to his []

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:

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71.

Liberty Nation

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, Passes After ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’

Unlike some elder statesmen, he worked right up to the end.

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