U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away. His office announced on Sunday that he died on the night leading up to Saturday at the age of 71 due to a “sudden illness.” No further details were initially provided regarding his passing.
Graham has been a member of the Senate representing South Carolina since 2003 and was known as a close political ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. He was considered one of the most recognizable members of the Senate and a key voice for the Republicans, particularly concerning national defense and international affairs.
Prior to his Senate career, Graham served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. He also unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. presidency in the 2015 primaries.
