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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 from aortic dissection, according to medical examiner's preliminary findings
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· July 13, 2026
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Key points Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. His office reported that he died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness.
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. A medical examiner's preliminary findings indicate that the cause of death was an aortic dissection.
His office reported that he died Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. This occurred shortly after he returned from a trip to Ukraine. He was scheduled to appear on "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
Further details about Sen. Graham's death are available. His family has expressed appreciation for support during this time.
The circumstances surrounding his death are still being reported, with more information available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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