U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at 71
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. His office confirmed the news on Sunday, requesting privacy for his family during this time.
Why it matters
The death of a prominent, long-serving U.S. Senator creates a vacancy in the Senate and marks the end of a significant career in American Republican politics.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at the age of 71 after a brief and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said early on Sunday (July 12, 2026).
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