Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1579, Arthur Dee, English physician and chemist (died 1651) was born. In 1762, James Bradley, English priest and astronomer (born 1693) passed away. In 1831, Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889) was born. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Lindsey Graham Shrugged Off Calls to See Doctor Before Death

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July 12, 2026

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Lindsey Graham Shrugged Off Calls to See Doctor Before Death

Elizabeth Frantz/REUTERSLindsey Graham was urged to seek immediate medical attention but brushed off the advice with a chilling joke in the moments before his death, according to a report. The South Carolina senator died Saturday night after what his office called a “brief and sudden illness,” two days after his 71st birthday and just hours after returning from a visit to Ukraine.Emergency personnel responded to a report of cardiac arrest at Graham’s Capitol Hill home at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

Inside Lindsey Graham's final hours after complaining he felt unwell... before his sudden death at 71

Inside Lindsey Graham's final hours after complaining he felt unwell... before his sudden death at 71

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.

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.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Meghan McCain Acknowledges ‘Complex’ Lindsey Graham Bond in Death Tribute

Meghan McCain issued a solemn tribute to late senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71. “The first time I met Lindsey Graham, I was 11 years old in a hotel lobby and he had just attended a political event with my dad,” Meghan, 41, wrote via X on Sunday, July 12, referring to []

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.

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Trump remembers his last call with Lindsey Graham the night before his death: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President Donald Trump reacts to the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

Townhall

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

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

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bush: Graham understood US involvement abroad as way to ‘resist tyranny’

Former President George W. Bush reacted to GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death on Sunday. “Laura and I were saddened to wake up to the shocking news of Senator Lindsey Graham’s death. He was a knowledgeable Senator who understood how the world works and how important America’s international engagement is to resist tyranny,” Bush said in []...Click to read more

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell update: Lindsey Graham's death sparks renewed interest in Kentucky Senator's health; ‘where is he?’

Trump called Lindsey Graham's death a blow to the SAVE America Act. It renewed scrutiny over Mitch McConnell's health ahead of key Senate votes.

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham was a monster, but not exceptional

Lindsey Graham’s death has prompted glowing tributes from Western leaders, but his record on Gaza, Iran and Ukraine tells a far darker story Read Full Article at RT.com

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,” []

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...

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.

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 []

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.

The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

Graham death sends shockwaves through Senate

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday sent shockwaves through the Senate, as the upper chamber lost a 23-year veteran who shaped debate on a litany of foreign and domestic policy items. Graham died on Saturday “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said early Sunday. The chief medical examiner of...

World Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

WATCH: Iranian regime celebrates the death of Lindsey Graham – ‘Gone to hell’

Iranian television aired a celebratory message upon announcing the death of anti-regime advocate Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly of a heart attack, saying he had met his fate and gone to hell. The post WATCH: Iranian regime celebrates the death of Lindsey Graham – ‘Gone to hell’ appeared first on World Israel News.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

"Great American, Patriot, Friend, Fearless leader": US officials and world leaders mourn passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

Washington, DC [US], July 12 (ANI): The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham from a 'brief and sudden illness' on Saturday (local time) has prompted an outpouring of tributes from American and world leaders, who praised his unwavering commitment to his home state of South Carolina, transatlantic security, support for Ukraine, and the US-Israel alliance.US Vice President JD Vance reflected on the complexity

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

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....

Politizoom

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Race To Replace Lindsey Graham

I was stunned by news of the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, especially so close to the sudden influx of conjecture surrounding the health of Mitch McConnell. Although Lindsey hadn’t looked a hundred per cent for at least a decade, the news was unexpected. But the shock I felt when I saw the Politizoom headline

Mother Jones

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· Jul 12, 2026

How Lindsey Graham, Eager to Serve Trump, Became a Useful Idiot for Putin

Within moments of the early Sunday morning announcement that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had died, there was much obvious commentary about his journey from Trump foe to Trump suck-up. During the 2016 GOP presidential primary, when Graham was competing with the onetime reality TV celebrity, he blasted Donald Trump as a “demagogue” and a “race-baiting, []

UPI

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham: Medical Examiner Releases Preliminary Cause Of Death

The Medical Examiner of Washington, District of Columbia, released preliminary details on Sunday after examining the body of deceased Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Graham’s office shared a statement with several outlets on Sunday afternoon, revealing details about what the ME believed had caused the senator’s sudden death at the age of 71: “Aortic Dissection due ...

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 []

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.

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.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, US Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 from heart ailment

By Steve Holland, Akanksha Khushi, Thomas Derpinghaus and Tim ReidWASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a one-time vocal critic of Donald Trump who went on to become one of the president's staunchest allies, died late on Saturday from a heart ailment caused by hardening of the arteries, his office said on Sunday. He was 71.In an interview with Reuters, Trump said he spoke to Graham minutes before the South Carolina Republican was taken ill and ruled out any foul play.

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 []

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

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