U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on July 11 at the age of 71, his office confirmed. The cause of death was a brief illness. Graham had represented South Carolina in the Senate since 2003, succeeding Strom Thurmond. He was seeking his fifth term in the Senate and had won the South Carolina Republican primary on June 9 with 56.78% of the vote against five challengers. Graham resided in Seneca, South Carolina.
Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Senator, Dies at 71
The Republican, who had represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003, died after a brief illness.
