Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 after sudden illness, his office says – live

Lindsey Graham ’s death is a personal blow to Donald Trump , for whom he was a political cheerleader and frequent golf partner. The president praised Graham, one of his closest allies, on Truth Social and said details on funeral arrangements would follow. double quotation mark Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known , is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad! Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham during a campaign rally for his re-election in North Charleston, South Carolina, on 28 February 2020. Photograph: Al Drago/EPA