South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at the age of 71, after a short illness that came on suddenly, according to a statement released by his office.

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday night at the age of 71, after a short illness that came on suddenly, according to a statement released by his office.

The news was announced via an official message posted on the X network by the senator's office. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican figure in the U.S. Senate, represented the state of South Carolina.

His political career was marked by a spectacular turnaround: fierce criticism of Donald Trump During the 2016 presidential campaign, he subsequently became one of his most loyal supporters, defending the New York billionaire in the most difficult moments of his two terms.

No further details were immediately provided regarding the nature of the illness that led to his death.

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