Lindsey Graham died of aortic dissection, preliminary medical report says

UpdatedDan Diamond and Mariana AlfaroWashington Post·13 Jul, 2026 01:20 AM9 mins to readSenator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after suffering an aortic dissection. Photo / Getty ImagesSenator Lindsey Graham died at 71 after suffering an aortic dissection. Photo / Getty ImagesSenator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) died suddenly on Saturday night at age 71, his office said, prompting tributes from President Donald Trump and lawmakers from both parties who recalled his record as a foreign policy hawk and deep friendships he forged during his three decades in Congress. In a statement,