US Senator Graham Dies; US Media: Cardiac Arrest, CPR Attempted

United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican figure, has passed away at the age of 71. President Donald Trump announced the news, expressing disbelief and ordering that flags be flown at half-staff across the nation until his funeral.

While the specific cause of death has not been officially confirmed by Graham's congressional office, reports citing emergency service radio communications suggest that paramedics responded to a cardiac arrest at his Washington D.C. residence. The Wall Street Journal reported that emergency dispatchers were informed of a cardiac arrest and that CPR was administered.

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It’s unbelievable, he was like family.

Graham had recently returned from a trip to Ukraine and was scheduled to appear on NBC's "Meet the Press." In a phone interview with the program shortly before his death, he reportedly sounded tired but otherwise well. President Trump stated he received a call from Graham's office late Saturday informing him of the senator's passing, describing Graham as being "like family."

Details from the emergency radio traffic indicated that first responders were dispatched to a residence behind the Capitol building following a 911 call reporting cardiac arrest. The caller, who identified herself as being unable to be present but en route, stated the front door was unlocked. Responders encountered a locked security system but eventually gained entry. The reports mentioned a 73-year-old patient, though Graham was 71.

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It should be that way, it ends quickly, maybe it's not the worst way to leave (this world).