The long-serving Republican senator
passed away on July 11 at age 71 due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular
disease, a condition that strikes without warning.
His modest $1.5 million net worth
drew praise for his integrity amid tributes from figures like Robert F. Kennedy
Jr. and Josh Hawley. South Carolina Gov.
Henry McMaster appointed Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone to his seat through January 2027; she pledged to continue his support for President Trump and became the state's first female senator.