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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

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July 12, 2026

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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. The spokesperson did not disclose further details about Graham, who was 71 years old. 0:00 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) dies at 71 2:36 "One of the most important members" of Senate 7:07 CNN's Elex Michaelson on Graham's changing relationship with President Trump Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #LindseyGraham #Senate #News

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Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness, ending 23 years of service in the U.S. Senate and more than three decades in politics.

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 []

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 []

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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

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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.

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· Jul 12, 2026

Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death

Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP lawmaker as one of the greatest people...

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Related coverage for "Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71": Fox News — Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71 after 'brief and sudden' illness, office says. DNyuz — Lindsey Graham dies after ‘brief and sudden illness’. Ya Libnan — US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’. Twitchy — Breaking: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at Age 71, Republican Lawmaker Passed After Short Illness. Sky News Australia — US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 following sudden illness. The Hill — Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator's sudden death