U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died Saturday at the age of 71 after a brief illness, according to a statement from his office.
"On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," Graham's office said on X. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."
Graham had served as a U.S. senator for South Carolina since 2003. He was a prominent figure in Republican politics and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump. His tenure in the Senate spanned over two decades, during which he held significant leadership positions, including as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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