Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican from South Carolina, has passed away. His death was reportedly due to aortic dissection. Graham had a notable tenure in the US Senate, serving since 2003.

In the local area, the news of his passing has been met with reaction from the LGBTQ+ community. This is likely due to Graham's history of opposing LGBTQ+ civil rights. Further details about Senator Graham's life and legacy are available from other sources, including a viral post from author Jesse James Rose and information about his political record on LGBTQ+ issues.