Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) passed away on Saturday at the age of 71 due to a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his office. The statement expressed gratitude for prayers and requested privacy for Graham's family during this time.
Graham's death occurred shortly after he returned from his 10th trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and visited a drone facility. He had left Kyiv for Washington on either Friday or Saturday.
Emergency personnel responded to a call for "cardiac arrest" at Graham's home on Capitol Hill on Saturday night, with reports indicating that he was transported from his residence to an ambulance.
Graham was actively campaigning for reelection to his fifth Senate term, having served since 2003. He was known for his strong foreign policy positions and had a close relationship with former President Donald Trump. He was scheduled to appear on NBC News's Meet the Press shortly after the announcement of his death.