TMZ.com Home

Lindsey Graham's sudden death has shocked the political world ... not least of all because he was one of the most active members of the Senate -- something we experienced firsthand recently.

Remember ... our TMZ DC team caught up with the senator from South Carolina less than a month ago, and our cameraman Charlie chatted with him about Freedom 250 -- the UFC fight on the White House Lawn.

Of course, Senator Graham was a busy man ... and Charlie got him while on the move -- following along while the senator tackled several flights of stairs like they were NBD, chatting all the while.

United States Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71, his office announced late Saturday night.

The official social media page for senator Graham posted the statement on X, saying "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness."

The statement continued ... "Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period."

Jay-Z's second night of his three shows at Yankee Stadium was not without crowd drama ... two fans seemingly got into it with security guards -- and were then restrained and escorted away.

The legendary rapper hit the stage at the famous Bronx ballpark on Saturday night and, at one point, Alicia Keys joined him on stage to perform their iconic song, "Empire State of Mind." That's when things got heated between the fans and security guards.

TMZ obtained exclusive video showing one of the fans getting up from the ground with security around them. Once he was on his feet, the fan slugs a security officer in the face before he's taken away by several other guards.

President Trump says he spoke with Lindsey Graham a few hours before the senator died -- and he thought Lindsey was just fine.

The commander-in-chief made the revelation to CNN's Jake Tapper during a Sunday morning phone interview in which Trump also said Lindsey indicated he was tired during their 6:30 PM call yesterday evening.

As you know, Lindsey died from a brief and sudden illness some time after his call with Trump, according to his staff. An exact cause of death has not been released.

Lindsey Graham died from a "brief and sudden illness" -- but now we're learning paramedics raced to his D.C. home after receving a 911 call.

CNN obtained dispatch audio from Broadcastify ... which revealed that Emergency Medical Service workers responded to Lindsey's D.C. address around 8:30 p.m. Saturday after they got a report of a person suffering from chest pains and cardian arrest.

The caller stated they were in Baltimore, Maryland, and on their way to Lindsey's residence, believing the front door was unlocked.

A New Jersey woman was found brutally murdered in early June and now chilling 911 audio reveals the moment her panicked husband discovered her body inside their home

FOX News Digital obtained the shocking 6-plus minute call between Conor Hanlon and the 911 operator after he stumbled upon his wife, Brooke, a therapist who had been stabbed to death inside their Chester, NJ, house on June 6.

It's starts with Conor telling the operator that he just found his wife and needs CPR instructions while begging for assistance, although her condition is not immediately clear.  

President Trump is paying tribute to Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina senator's unexpected death, calling him a "true American patriot."

In a Truth Social post, the commander-in-chief heaped praise on Graham -- one of his closest confidantes in Congress -- saying that the staunch Republican was "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known."

Trump also said Lindsey will be "greatly missed" and that his untimely death was "so sad." Graham was 71.

A mass shooting at a Canadian street festival claimed the lives of 2 people and left 4 others seriously injured, according to police.

The bullets started flying Saturday night at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival, an annual Latin fiesta that draws thousands of people each year.

Toronto Police Service Deputy Chief Frank Barredo told reporters after the shooting there was initial concern that the suspect was an active shooter, but it turned out not to be the case.

Amy Schumer is once again showing off her svelte body only this time she's headed to the beach!

The comedian recently posted a sexy photo to Instagram featuring herself in a bikini with her slim, yet toned figure.

Check it out ... Amy strikes a pose in her two-piece while sporting oversized sunglasses. In big letters, the caption reads, "C-section peaking out saying yeah I'm a warrior."

Well, that was fast. Conor McGregor's much anticipated comeback lasted about one minute after a leg injury stopped the fight.

The former UFC featherweight champ went toe-to-toe with Max Holloway after a five-year hiatus at the UFC 329 main event in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Right from the get-go, Conor was having major issues, jumping into the air to give a roundhouse kick, but he fell to the floor. He popped back up and tried the kick again, but only got the same results.

Celebs can't resist some shiny swimsuits ... and we don't blame them! The metallic look is perfect for turning heads this summer ... and we can't resist giving them a gander.

Stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Rita Ora, and Kylie Jenner are looking like total babes in their bikinis ... catching our eye as their bathing suits catch the sun!

Ice-T's heating his TV career back up ... because after a part-time role on season 27 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," he promises fans will see him in every episode of season 28.

The legendary rapper and actor stopped by for a long convo with Towanda Robinson on "The TMZ Podcast" ... and our team had to ask him about Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola -- the character he's played on the show since the show's second season way back in 2000.

Ice-T explains he was a part-time performer last year because producers needed some extra cash to bring Kelli Giddish's character Amanda Rollins back to the program ... a decision he says didn't upset him one bit.

Are Dwayne Johnson's looks over the years ROCK solid?!

Here is a 29-year-old version of the brow-raisin' hunk at "The Mummy Returns" DVD & Video Release Event back in 2001 (left).

And, a quarter of a century later, Mr. Johnson rocked a pair of spiffy specs at the "Moana" live-action premiere this summer in Sydney, Australia (right).

We know he looked dashing on the big screen for Friday's release of the live-action film of "Moana," but the question here is:

Good Genes or Good Docs?!

Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett could really do something "special" together ... so says NFL linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who tells TMZ Sports the retired defensive superstar has "plenty in the tank" if he chooses to come back to the L.A. Rams.

KVN and AD were both in the NFL Draft Class of 2014 and are both 35 years old ... and while the former is still active, the latter elected to hang up his helmet in 2024.

There have been talks that could change after the Rams acquired Garrett from the Cleveland Browns earlier this year ... and Van Noy thinks Donald is definitely capable of returning at an elite level.

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page.

Why say it with words when you can say it with emojis? 🔜📆 😀🎉🥳

Okay, well in case you don't speak emoji, what we're trying to say is that July 17th marks National Emoji Day ... which is less than a week away.

Whether you spend your days sending memes and emoji messages or you just throw around the casual 😂 every once in a while, we've got you covered for one of the most important holidays of the year. That way you can drop a flirty 😈 keychain (with a key to your apartment) for your "friend with benefits" or gift your co-worker some stress balls.

Want more great finds? Head to TMZ Deals.

All mixed up inside this celebrity scramble is a birthday babe turning 37 today! Given the clues, can you guess who she is?!

Just Add Water to this Australian native -- who's known for her acting work ... playing Hayley Marshall in "The Vampire Diaries" is definitely up there with some of her best!