US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday (July 11) evening after a brief and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said in a post on X early on Sunday. Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," his office added. U.S. President Donald Trump offered his condolences for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday. "Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

The South Carolina senator’s office said the 71-year-old died after a “brief and sudden illness.”

The South Carolina senator’s office said the 71-year-old died after a “brief and sudden illness.”

Firebrand US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after a 'brief and sudden illness.'

South Carolina Senator and US President Donald Trump's close aide passed away on Saturday at the age of 71.

United States Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on Saturday evening. He was seventy-one years old and a prominent Republican from South Carolina. His office confirmed the sudden…