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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina dies at 71

SOUTH CAROLINA (WPDE) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at age 71 following a sudden illness, his office announced in a statement posted to the South Carolina Republican’s social media accounts.

“Sen. Lindsey Graham passed away today at the age of 71 due to a sudden illness,” the statement said.

An emergency response call to his address claimed personnel responded to a "cardiac arrest," according to CNN.