World Graham's office said that he died on Saturday evening "from a brief and sudden illness". Senator Lindsey Graham on Mar 16, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. (File photo: AP/Meg Kinnard) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. 12 Jul 2026 02:25PM (Updated: 12 Jul 2026 02:30PM) United States Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday (Jul 11) at the age of 71.Graham was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina.In a statement on his social media pages, his office said that Graham died on Saturday evening "from a brief and sudden illness"."Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period." This is a developing story. Refresh for updates. Source: CNA/nh