Senator Lindsey Graham Dead at 71

Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. He died of a “sudden illness” after visiting Ukraine.

Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, passed away at the age of 71.

He had been in the Senate since 2003, after four terms in the House starting back in 1994. Graham was known for his strong support of the military and his hawkish takes on foreign policy. He was also tight with the late John McCain for years.

Back in the 90s, he got elected to Congress and stayed there for decades. Graham grew up in Central, South Carolina, served in the Air Force as a judge advocate, and then went into politics full time.

Even in his later years, he remained active on defense and national security stuff, often weighing in on big issues. He passed away earlier this week.

He is survived by his sister Darline and other family members. Services will be held in South Carolina.

This is a developing story.