Lindsey Graham has died at 71. The Republican senator and one of Donald Trump’s closest allies has passed away.

Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. The Republican senator, close to Donald Trump, died after a short illness, according to his family.

The American political world is in mourning after the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most well-known and influential figures in the Republican Party over the past three decades. According to a statement sent by his parliamentary office, the American politician died on Saturday evening at the age of 71 after a short illness.

Lindsey Graham has died.

The announcement was made public on Sunday, and the former senator’s family asked for privacy to be respected during these difficult times.

“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away following a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates the prayers at this time and requests privacy during this incredibly difficult time,” the official statement said.

The news of his disappearance generated numerous reactions in the American political environment, with Lindsey Graham being considered one of the most influential Republican lawmakers and a politician with over 30 years of experience in the United States Congress.

Lindsey Graham was set to run for a new term in the US Senate

At the time of his death, Lindsey Graham was preparing for a new election campaign, intending to obtain another term in the United States Senate.

His political career began in 1994, when he was elected to the House of Representatives. Eight years later, in 2002, he was elected Senator from South Carolina, a position he held without interruption until his death.