Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death.

Senator Lindsey Graham will serve as his temporary replacement after the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic tear on Saturday.

Darlene Graham Nordone was formally chosen by South Carolina Governor Henry Mc Master on Monday, who introduced her as Graham’s "darling little sister" who would finish his work for him.

The announcement came after officials, including President Donald Trump, called for Nordone to serve as Graham’s replacement as a tribute to the senator, who never married and had no children.

Earlier Monday, Trump said he wanted Nordone to be Graham’s temporary replacement in the Senate. Trump wrote in a social media post that he had made his recommendation to Mc Master and said it would be a "fabulous tribute" to Graham. In response, Mc Master said she would serve out the remainder of Graham’s term, which is set to end in 2027.

Graham died over the weekend due to an aortic dissection caused by cardiovascular disease, according to a preliminary finding by the Washington, D. C.

Graham, then 22, adopted his 13-year-old sister after their parents died while they were young. The two were close, and Graham legally became her guardian.

Separate from the temporary replacement to complete Graham’s term, South Carolina will hold a special election in August. His replacement would serve at least until January, when the current term expires.