Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.

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.”

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