Senator Lindsey Graham's cause of death identified as aortic dissection

The Washington DC medical examiner released a preliminary report on the death of 71‑year‑old Senator Lindsey Graham. The findings indicate an aortic dissection, a tear in the main artery, linked to underlying cardiovascular disease.

Graham passed away on Saturday evening, and the final death certificate will await further toxicology and microscopic analysis. He was a prominent figure from South Carolina who served in the Senate for decades.