Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says

US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 due to an aortic dissection, according to medical examiners. A prominent Republican and foreign policy hawk, Graham was known for his interventionist views and recent support for Donald Trump.
Why it matters
Graham's death removes a significant and influential voice from the US Senate, potentially impacting foreign policy debates and Republican party dynamics.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71
The article provides a factual obituary and summary of his political career without editorializing.
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