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

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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.

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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

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.

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.

Loonie Politics

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· Jul 13, 2026

Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill. The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body as [] The post Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

The death of Lindsey Graham and the Politics of Replacement

The news of a U.S. Senator dying in office is not something many Americans are accustomed to hearing, yet the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina last week is not unprecedented. Three hundred and two U.S. senators have died in office since the late 18th century. Nearly two hundred senators have died in office in the 20th century.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Vision Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Remembered as Trump Ally and Foreign Policy Hawk

According to NBC News, on July 12, longtime Republican U.S. Senator and close political ally of President Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham, died at the age of 71 following a “brief and sudden illness.” Following the announcement, politicians across the United States and leaders from multiple countries expressed their condolences. Graham’s office issued a statement confirming []

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 []

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.

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.

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...

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

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 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.

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...

Sky News Australia

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

Black Wall Street Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Lindsey Graham Remembered by Black America

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died July 11, 2026, at age 71, after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. The three-decade Republican fixture in Washington is being remembered by allies as a fighter and a patriot. But behind the tributes lies a three-decade record on race that civil rights organizations, Black voters, [] The post The Lindsey Graham Remembered by Black America appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

JFeed

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· Jul 13, 2026

How Lindsey Graham's Death Can Save Your Life

Lindsey Graham's death from an aortic dissection highlights how family heart history can predict risk, and why screening matters.

URL Media

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· Jul 13, 2026

Washington Power Broker and South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a dominant Republican voice in Washington for more than two decades, has died at 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office said. The post Washington Power Broker and South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 appeared first on URL Media.

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,” []

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.

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 ...

RedState

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· Jul 13, 2026

Lindsey Graham's Senate Replacement to Be Named Within Hours – and Trump Has a Surprise Pick

Lindsey Graham's Senate Replacement to Be Named Within Hours – and Trump Has a Surprise Pick

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

A Titan Falls: Capitol Shocked By Sudden Death Of South Carolina Senator 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 [] A Titan Falls: Capitol Shocked By Sudden Death Of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Senator Lindsey Graham died from tear in the aorta

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died from a tear in the body’s main artery caused by cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings released by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, D.C. The District of Columbia medical examiner said Sunday that the preliminary cause of Graham’s death was an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic [] The post Senator Lindsey Graham died from tear in the aorta appeared first on BNO News.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

LIVE: Senate convenes after death of Senator Lindsey Graham

The Senate convenes after death of Senator Lindsey Graham over the weekend. He was 71. #senate #lindseygraham #politics #uspolitics Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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