Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’
His office said the South Carolina senator died after a brief illness, leaving Republicans to name a temporary successor and reset the 2026 race.
- Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died at age 71 after a brief and sudden illness, as confirmed by his office on social media.
- Graham served in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and held leadership roles including chairman of the Senate Budget and Judiciary Committees.
- He was known for aggressive foreign policy, supported sanctions against Russia, and was a vocal advocate for Ukraine, having visited Kyiv and met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and various officials expressed condolences, and a special election is expected to be held to fill Graham's Senate seat.
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by WorldTribune Staff, July 12, 2026 Non-AI Real World News South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly on Saturday evening. He was 71. 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,” Graham’s office said in an […]
South Carolina Sen. Graham dead at 71
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