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Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator and Trump Loyalist, Dies at 71
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· July 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Lindsey Graham, a US Senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday evening at the age of 71.
A notable figure in US politics has passed away. Lindsey Graham, a US Senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday evening at the age of 71. His office reported that his death was due to a brief and sudden illness, but did not provide further details.
Graham's family has requested prayers and privacy during this time. The news of his death comes as another senator, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, remains hospitalized after a cardiac arrest. Further information about Senator Graham's passing can be found through his office's statement or other news sources, such as The Advocate or the Associated Press.
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Category: rights Published: July 12, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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