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- Lindsey Graham’s Cause of Death: What We Know So Far (parade.com)
Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican from South Carolina, has passed away at the age of 71. His office confirmed on Sunday, July 12, that he died the previous evening following a brief and sudden illness, though no further details were disclosed. The family has requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
According to police scanner reports obtained by NBC News, emergency responders were called to Graham’s Washington D.C. residence Saturday evening after a report of chest pains and cardiac arrest. Images obtained by TMZ showed paramedics transporting Graham on a gurney from his home.
Graham had been scheduled to appear on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday morning. A senior staff member shared that there were no signs of illness prior to his sudden passing. Just a day before, the senator met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced an agreement to advance a package of sanctions against Russia, developed with the Trump administration.
No additional information about the cause of death has been released at this time.
Tributes have poured in following the news. Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, calling Graham “one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known” and praising his dedication as a “true American Patriot.”
Trump shared in an interview on Meet the Press that he spoke with Graham on Saturday night, hours before his death. He described the senator as “fine” aside from feeling tired and noted that Graham was eager to see the passage of the SAVE America Act.
“He wanted to pass the SAVE America Act, and I said, ‘We’re going to get it done, Lindsey. I’ll see you soon,’” Trump recalled.
Further details and arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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