Mohamed Al Fayed, the father of the boyfriend of Princess Diana, who was also killed in the tragic accident that took her life, has died at age 94.
According to Breitbart, the wealthy Egyptian-born businessman and owner of Harrods department store and the Fulham Football Club died of old age.
His family reported that he went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
Al Fayed long was reportedly shaken badly for years following his son's death in the fiery crash that claimed his life and that of Princess Diana, and spent years claiming that the crash was an intentional setup by the British establishment.
Al Fayed's family released a statement confirming his death.
"Mrs Mohamed Al Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday August 30, 2023," the statement read.
It added, "He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones."
BREAKING: Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of the famed Harrods department store in London whose son, Dodi Fayed, was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died. He was 94. https://t.co/NgGiHAoi6z
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 1, 2023
Breitbart noted:
Al Fayed was convinced Dodi and Diana were killed in a conspiracy masterminded by Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He maintained the royal family arranged the accident because they did not like Diana dating an Egyptian. Al Fayed claimed that Diana was pregnant and planning to marry Dodi and that the royal family could not countenance the princess marrying a Muslim.
Al Fayed also blamed two London police chiefs and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for masterminding the death of his son in a 2008 inquest.
Many paid tribute to the successful businessman, and some had the exact opposite reaction to news of the man's death.
‘A deeply corrupt man who specialised in corrupting others.’
Former Chief Secretary of the treasury, David Mellor, expresses his distaste for the Egyptian born businessman, Al Fayed, who has passed away aged 94.
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Another X user called Al Fayed a "legend."
‘A deeply corrupt man who specialised in corrupting others.’
Former Chief Secretary of the treasury, David Mellor, expresses his distaste for the Egyptian born businessman, Al Fayed, who has passed away aged 94.
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