{"id":241675,"date":"2026-07-12T16:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T16:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/241675\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T16:02:08","slug":"pennsylvania-officials-react-to-sen-lindsey-grahams-sudden-passing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/241675\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania officials react to Sen. Lindsey Graham\u2019s sudden passing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(WHTM) \u2014 South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71, prompting responses from Pennsylvania officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the Associated Press, Sen. Graham&#8217;s office issued a statement this morning saying that the senator passed away after a &#8220;brief and sudden illness&#8221;. The Senator had just completed a visit to Ukraine before his death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc27.com\/news\/us-world\/politics\/ap-lindsey-graham-draws-tributes-for-his-support-of-ukraine-trans-atlantic-ties-and-israel\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" class=\"promo-link__link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since his passing was announced, several Pennsylvania officials have released statements directed to Graham and Graham&#8217;s family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Senator John Fetterman said the following in response to news of Graham&#8217;s passing:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Sudden and awful news about Senator Lindsey Graham. The United States Senate lost a foreign policy giant. On a personal level, he had always been kind, gracious, and thoughtful. Gisele and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and staff.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:Close;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"#sailthru-signup-widget\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Close<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Watch for us in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Subscribe Now<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SIGN UP NOW<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Senator Dave McCormick also issued a statement:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Dina and I are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our friend, Lindsey Graham. South Carolina and our nation have lost a devoted public servant, patriot, and good man. Lindsey poured his heart into fighting for the people of South Carolina, for a strong U.S. military in which he served, and for keeping the American people safe and free. We will miss Lindsey&#8217;s legendary wit and his infectious passion for causes greater than himself. We are praying for his family, staff, and friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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