Senator Lindsey Graham Dies from Aortic Dissection After Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Senator Lindsey Graham, aged 71, passed away on Saturday evening at his Capitol Hill residence due to an aortic dissection caused by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This conclusion was based on preliminary findings from the medical examiner in Washington, D.C., as confirmed by his office on the night between Sunday and Monday. The aortic dissection refers to a tear in the wall of the main artery, which led to his sudden death shortly after returning from an official visit to Ukraine.

An emergency call recording from Saturday night revealed that medical teams were dispatched to Graham's home following reports of cardiac arrest. CBS News obtained images showing rescue personnel evacuating an individual from the Capitol Hill residence during the night. Earlier, Graham's office described the incident as a "short and sudden illness."

Former President Donald Trump mourned Graham, calling him "one of the greatest people and senators" he had ever known and praised his dedication and patriotism. Graham's family has requested privacy during what they described as an "unimaginably difficult time."