Longtime GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina politician and influential voice on national security and the judiciary, has died at 71. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at age 71. Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and previously served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Graham was a longtime member of the Senate Judiciary and Armed Services committees. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, retiring as a colonel after a 33-year career. Senate Majority Leader John Thune called Graham a "trusted adviser and colleague" and said his influence "will be felt for generations." Fast, 24/7 alerts delivered to your inbox daily. Subscribe to be in the know of the most important moments around the world. By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during