U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican and long-time ally of President Donald Trump, has died at age 71 after a sudden illness, his office said. Multiple outlets report that Graham died on Saturday evening and that his family requested privacy. Graham had served in the Senate since 2003 and represented South Carolina. He was widely known for a prominent role in U.S. foreign policy, often advocating strong military and interventionist approaches, particularly regarding Iran. Sources describe him as a staunch supporter of Israel and as a vocal defender of Israel during the Gaza war, while criticizing efforts to limit U.S. support. Graham also supported U.S. assistance to Ukraine and previously warned about the wider ambitions of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Although he sometimes criticized Trump earlier in their political relationship, outlets also note that Graham later became one of Trump’s dedicated supporters, including endorsing Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Graham’s office did not provide further medical details, and outlets focus their reporting on his death announcement and his long record in U.S. politics and foreign policy.