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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2026.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his office.
 

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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died on July 11 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his offic...