Senator Lindsey Graham's Funeral Details Announced: What to Know
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at age 71 from a serious heart condition. Funeral services will be held in Washington D.C. on July 28 and in South Carolina the next day. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been appointed as interim senator for South Carolina until a special election is held.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham died from an acute aortic dissection, a tear in the body's main artery.
- He died surrounded by family and close friends.
- Funeral services will happen in Washington D.C. on July 28 and in Pickens County and Columbia, South Carolina the following day.
- It is unclear if Graham's body will "lie in state" at the U.S. Capitol, as offered earlier.
- Graham served over 30 years in Congress, including four House terms and Senate service starting in 2002.
- He was known for work on national security, military, foreign policy, and bipartisan cooperation.
- Initially critical of President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, Graham later became a close ally and supporter.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, as interim senator until a special election.
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