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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from brief sudden illness

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican from South Carolina, died from what his office characterized as a brief and sudden illness, according to a CNN report. Graham was 71 years old. The source did not disclose additional medical details. Graham served as a senior Republican voice in the Senate.

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  • โœ“Sen. Lindsey Graham died at age 71. (CNN, official spokesperson statement)
  • โœ“Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina. (CNN report)
  • โœ“The death followed a brief and sudden illness. (CNN, citing his office spokesperson)

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  • ~Graham was 'one of the most important members' of the Senate. (CNN characterization, not independent verification)
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Coverage14 of 15 major US outlets
PublishedJuly 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM PDT

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