US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away after 'brief, sudden illness'

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican figure and ally of President Donald Trump, has died following a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced Sunday. The senator from South Carolina passed away on Saturday evening, according to a statement released by his office.

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On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.

Graham's family has requested privacy during this period of grief. The statement read, "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period." Graham's passing comes after a recent meeting in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had expressed gratitude for the senator's support.

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Good meeting with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Kyiv. This is already his 10th visit to our country, and we appreciate this support.

"Good meeting with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Kyiv. This is already his 10th visit to our country, and we appreciate this support," Zelenskyy said in a post on X. Graham had also recently shared his views on international policy, including potential deals with Iran and Israel's security. He had stated in May that any deal with Tehran should not impede Israel's military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah.

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In a recent conversation with President Trump, I affirmed my support for a deal with Iran that accepts President Trump's demand to open up the Strait of Hormuz and start negotiations about forever ending their nuclear ambitions and support for terrorism. I have confidence that at the end of the day, President Trump will not agree to a bad deal with Iran.