Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Senator, Dies at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, died Saturday night at the age of 71, according to his office. His office attributed his death to a "brief and sudden illness."

Graham had served as a U.S. Senator for South Carolina since 2003. Before his election to the Senate, he represented South Carolina's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003.

Throughout his career, Graham maintained a role in policy and staffing decisions. He played a part in advancing legislative and personnel priorities.