US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness

Longtime US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at 71, according to a statement released by his office on X.

“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement said.

Statement from the Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina). pic.twitter.com/CQ5yVvqTH1

— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 12, 2026

Graham had served as a US senator representing South Carolina since January 2003 and had been chairman of the Senate Budget Committee since January 2025.

By Jeyhun Aghazada