Sen. Lindsey Graham, known for advocating military force, has passed away at 71. Critics reflect on his legacy of war mongering and enabling destructive regimes.

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.'

Mr Graham, 71, a veteran senator, is notorious for often urging the US to go to war, especially wars that favour Israel.

The Republican senator from South Carolina died of a sudden illness.