Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-12T12:44:17.774Z
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Washington DC -- July 12, 2026: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, died Saturday evening, July 11, at the age of 71 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness."
Washington DC -- July 12, 2026: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, died Saturday evening, July 11, at the age of 71, following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness."No official cause of death has been released. In a statement, Graham's office said his family appreciates the public's prayers and has requested privacy during this difficult time.Graham served South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since January 2003 after previously serving four terms in the U.S. House o