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David Smith in Washington

Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness aged 71

Lindsey Graham in Washington DC in March.
Lindsey Graham in Washington DC in March. Photograph: Bonnie Cash/UPI/Shutterstock

Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said on Sunday. He had just turned 71.

Graham’s abrupt death will send shock waves through Washington and the Republican party. He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina, and was running for re-election in November.

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