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US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness

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US Senator Lindsey ‌Graham passed away on Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, ⁠the communications director for his office said in a post on X early on Sunday.

Graham, 71, was a prominent ‌Republican ⁠senator from South Carolina.

"Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at ⁠this time and asks for privacy during this ⁠incredibly difficult period," his office ⁠added.

Senator Lindsey Graham

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