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Lindsey Graham said 'I can't die now' in phone call hours before death

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July 13, 2026

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Lindsey Graham said 'I can't die now' in phone call hours before death

Graham spoke with President Donald Trump by phone Saturday night, updating him on his recent visit to Ukraine

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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.

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 []

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Dead Men Don’t Do Diplomacy: Graham Joked ‘I Can’t Die Now’ Hours Before Sudden Passing

In the final hours of his life, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) dismissed suggestions to seek immediate medical help after feeling sick, joking to a confidant about the massive foreign policy workload still left on his plate. According to accounts from Axios reporter Barak Ravid, Graham said he would wait until Sunday morning to see a [] Dead Men Don’t Do Diplomacy: Graham Joked ‘I Can’t Die Now’ Hours Before Sudden Passing

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died on Saturday at age 71, his office said, after a “brief and sudden illness.” “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” []

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

From 'disgrace' to 'family': Trump's remarkable journey with Lindsey Graham

Trump revealed he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham the night before his sudden death at 71, believing it may have been the senator's last call.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

911 audio from night Lindsey Graham died reveals desperate life-saving measures before US Senator unexpectedly passed away at 71

911 audio from night Lindsey Graham died reveals desperate life-saving measures before US Senator unexpectedly passed away at 71

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following Brief Illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died on the evening of Saturday, July 11, at the age of 71, following a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office. Graham, a retired Air Force Reserve colonel and prominent foreign policy hawk, served in the Senate since 2003. His sudden passing comes just days after a high-profile visit to Ukraine, where he toured the SkyFall drone manufacturing facility and advocated for deeper US-Ukrainian defense cooperation.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump Details Final Call With Graham ‘Moments Before’ His Death

Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesDonald Trump has described his final conversation with Sen. Lindsey Graham on the evening of his death.The president appeared on State of the Union Sunday, and spoke of the sudden loss of Graham aged 71 on Saturday, following the latter’s tenth trip to Ukraine.“Well it’s devastating. I thought he was fine. He called me last night,” Trump began.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Prominent Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

Washington, July 12 (SANA) U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Sunday after what his office described as a sudden illness. A statement posted on Graham’s X account did not disclose the cause of death. Messages of condolence from U.S. officials and political figures followed, while an official announcement on arrangements to []

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies of 'brief and sudden illness'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died from a “brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening at the age of 71, the long-time senator's office announced. “Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office wrote in a post on the social platform X at 2:02 a.m....

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham dies

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. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time [] The post Lindsey Graham dies appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Armstrong Economics

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead

The world is a little safer today. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at the age of 71 the day after he visited Ukraine’s drone production company, SkyFall, named after the James Bond Movie. SkyFall is a Ukrainian defense technology company involved in developing and manufacturing advanced unmanned systems for the []

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...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

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 []

Townhall

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· Jul 12, 2026

BREAKING: Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead After 'Sudden Illness'

BREAKING: Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead After 'Sudden Illness'

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham's final moments: Photos show the senator being wheeled out on a gurney as EMS fought to save him

Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly Saturday night, just a day after returning from Ukraine.

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, Longtime South Carolina Senator, Dies From ‘Brief And Sudden Illness’

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died Saturday evening from a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office....

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 []

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 []

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.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 13, 2026

Graham Joked He Was Too Busy to Die: ‘I Can’t Die Now’

Hours before he died, Sen. Lindsey Graham noted he was too busy to die when he mentioned he was not feeling well. “I can’t die now,” he said.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media. The statement said the Republican from South Carolina passed away Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness.” No additional details were provided. The Republican was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002. He [] The post US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

Emotional Donald Trump says he spoke to Lindsey Graham 'minutes before' he died

This is a breaking news story.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Prominent US Senator, Lindsey Graham is dead

A prominent Senate member in the United States, Lindsey Graham, has passed away. The communications director for his office disclosed this in a post on X early on Sunda. According to the statement, the senator passed away on Saturday evening after a ‌brief and sudden illness. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham [] Prominent US Senator, Lindsey Graham is dead

Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Well, At Least Lindsey Graham Is Dead

The only positive thing about the Iran war heatin

CNN

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump pays tribute to ally Lindsey Graham after he dies from ‘sudden’ illness

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. #cnn #news #lindseygraham

RedState

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· Jul 12, 2026

Now We Know More About How Lindsey Graham Died

Now We Know More About How Lindsey Graham Died

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dead At 71 After Brief Illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party’s most influential voices on national security and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and ...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’, his office says

Senator Lindsey Graham has died on Saturday evening following 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

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after “brief illness”

New details are emerging about the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Representatives for the South Carolina lawmaker say he died after a “brief and sudden illness.” And President Trump told NBC News’ Kristen Welker that he spoke with Graham just hours before his death. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at Age 71, Following a Brief Illness

“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period” The post Senator Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly at Age 71, Following a Brief Illness first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham: US Senator who accused Ireland of leading effort to "punish Jewish people" dies suddenly

Lindsey Graham, a US senator and close ally of Donald Trump, has died suddenly at the age of 71, his office has confirmed

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Senator Lindsey Graham has died, office says

US Senator Lindsey Graham has died, office says

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