Senator Lindsey Graham's cause of death was an aortic tear, says medical examiner

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 due to an aortic dissection. A prominent Republican voice on foreign policy, Graham was known for his interventionist views and recent support for Donald Trump.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile senator creates a vacancy in the U.S. Senate and impacts the political landscape regarding foreign policy and party leadership.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71
The article provides a factual account of the death and summarizes his political career without taking a partisan stance.
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