Mohamed Al Fayed, the Egyptian billionaire and former owner of Harrods, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday, the day before the 26th anniversary of the tragic car crash that took the lives of his son, Dodi, and Princess Diana. His family confirmed that he peacefully passed away from old age and had enjoyed a long and fulfilling retirement surrounded by his loved ones.
Al Fayed, once a prominent department store mogul, was laid to rest at Regent’s Park Mosque in London on Friday. His funeral took place nearly 26 years after his son’s death, serving as a somber reminder of the tragic loss experienced by the family.
Born in Roshdy, Alexandria, Egypt in 1929, Al Fayed later married Saudi Arabian journalist Samira Khashoggi in 1954, and their son Dodi was born a year later. Al Fayed had a successful career, which included managing a shipping company and working alongside Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum to develop Dubai. Dodi, who was known to have been in a romantic relationship with Princess Diana, tragically lost his life in the Paris car crash alongside her on August 31, 1997.
Al Fayed made a significant impact in the business world, purchasing the Ritz Hotel in Paris in 1979, a property he still owned until his passing. His wealth was estimated at $2 billion, placing him amongst the world’s richest individuals.
The untimely deaths of Dodi and Princess Diana have left a lasting impact on both Al Fayed’s family and the entire world. Al Fayed’s passing, just one day before the anniversary of the tragic accident, serves as a poignant reminder of the grief and loss endured by his family.
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