Published July 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
DC medical examiner releases preliminary findings in Graham's death
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Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71. The DC medical examiner's preliminary findings list the cause of death as aortic dissection. FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI is assisting local authorities following Graham's death.
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