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Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at the age of 71 following a medical emergency on Saturday evening. Medical examiners confirmed the cause of death was an aortic tear.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read

Senator Lindsey Graham, a long-serving Republican representative from South Carolina, died on Saturday evening. According to official statements from the medical examiner, the cause of death was attributed to an aortic tear.

Graham was widely recognized as a prominent figure within the Republican party and a steadfast ally of former President Donald Trump. His legislative career spanned decades, marked by his influential roles on the Senate Judiciary and Appropriations committees.

Colleagues from both sides of the aisle have begun issuing statements regarding his sudden passing. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. Source: Associated Press.

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