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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71
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US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, has died at the age of 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office announced Saturday evening.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, a prominent Republican from South Carolina, died on Saturday evening local time after a brief and sudden illness.
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US senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday evening local time after a "brief and sudden illness", his office said in a statement.
Mr Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina.
"Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," his office said.
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