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News24 | Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

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July 12, 2026

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US ‌Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday evening after a brief ‌and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said in a post on X early on Sunday.

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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

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 []

Disclose.tv

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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

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71

Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71

Tampa Free Press

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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

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

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Related coverage for "News24 | Pivotal US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71": Twitchy — Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness. DNyuz — Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’. Disclose.tv — [Photo] NEW - Republican U.S.. Investing.com — Lindsey Graham, pivotal US Republican senator, dies suddenly at 71. Tampa Free Press — Vice President JD Vance Reflects On Fierce Legacy Of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. USA TODAY — Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'