Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSenator Lindsey Graham died from an aortic rupture stemming from hardening of the arteries, according to a preliminary medical report. The Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia identified the cause of death as aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Emergency services were called to the 71-year-old senator's Washington, D.C., home on Saturday evening for a cardiac arrest. Graham had publicly joked about being targeted by Iranians less than a week before his sudden death, sharing a threatening message on X. The FBI is assisting local authorities in the aftermath of Graham’s death. In fullLindsey Graham death updates: Senator died from an aorta rupture, preliminary findings confirmMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 of an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. An ER doctor explains why it kills so fast and the warning signs.

More details have emerged about how Lindsey Graham, a veteran United States senator was rushed for emergency medical attention on Saturday after reportedly experiencing severe…

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) likely died of a heart attack. The senator had a family his tory, with his father dying from a heart attack at 68.