Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says
Preliminary findings link the death to a tear in the aorta caused by hardening of the arteries, and the death certificate remains pending.
- Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary medical examiner report from the District of Columbia.
- Graham was a prominent South Carolina Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, known for advocating aggressive U.S. foreign policy and recently agreeing on Russia sanctions with the Trump administration.
- His sudden death occurred shortly after returning from a trip to Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss sanctions on Russia, and emergency responders found him in cardiac arrest at his Washington home.
- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement, with a special primary election to follow to select a nominee to finish Graham's term; Graham was seeking a fifth Senate term in the upcoming November election.
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The American senator died as a result of an aortic dissection, a rare and unknown situation, which requires immediate treatment.
Lindsey Graham’s Preliminary Cause of Death Revealed After Sudden Passing at 71
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a noticeable gap in Washington, with new details now offering a clearer picture of what happened behind the scenes. The longtime South Carolina lawmaker, who spent decades shaping national conversations on defense and foreign policy, died at 71 after what his office initially described as a brief and unexpected illness. For many, the lack of immediate details made the news even more jarring. Now, …
An aortic dissection can occur without warning and can be fatal quickly, and the symptoms usually resemble those of a heart attack
Preliminary findings point to Lindsey Graham’s likely cause of death
No final cause of death has been given for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend. By World Israel News Staff US Sen. Lindsey Graham died after suffering a tear in the wall of his aorta caused by underlying cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings released following the South Carolina Republican’s sudden death at age 71. Graham’s office said Sunday that the District of Columbia’s chief medical examiner had id…
Forensic doctors have revealed that Lindsey Graham, a prominent U.S. Senator, died from a ruptured aorta, a result of heart disease.
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