US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at the age of 71

Lindsey Graham, one of the most prominent Republican senators of the United States, passed away at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. His life story, which began in the back room of a pool hall in South Carolina and reached the pinnacle of the US Congress and global politics, saw Graham become known as one of the strongest defenders of American military power in the Senate.

Despite emerging from an anti-Trump movement, his eventual transformation into one of former President Donald Trump's closest allies was a significant indicator of Graham's political flexibility. Additionally, Graham, a former military prosecutor who rose to the rank of colonel in the Air Force, had recently returned from Ukraine where he was working on a new sanctions package against Russia.

Following the news, an outpouring of condolences flooded in from world leaders and American politicians from both parties. Graham, who stood out for his ability to forge friendships across a broad spectrum despite political differences, was remembered by his congressional colleagues for his good sense of humor and passion for politics.