Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection, which is a tear in the main artery near the heart, caused by heart disease. Graham, who was 71 and a strong Republican supporter of President Donald Trump, died shortly after returning from a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from an aortic dissection caused by cardiovascular disease.
- An aortic dissection is a tear in the main artery that carries blood from the heart.
- Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina, elected in 2002.
- He was a close ally of President Donald Trump and supported Trump's 2024 election.
- Graham recently met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv before his death.
- Known for supporting US military actions abroad, including a strong stance against Iran.
- South Carolina’s governor will appoint a temporary replacement until the 2026 election.
- Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the Senate, making this seat important.
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