Princess Diana Dies in Paris Car Crash, Global Shock

Princess Diana died in a high-speed car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, while escaping paparazzi, with the intoxicated driver losing control in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. She was critically injured and taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she succumbed to internal bleeding despite emergency efforts, including attempts by firefighters and EMTs to save her life. Eyewitnesses and responders recall Diana's distress and her final words expressing pain and confusion. In the months leading to her death, Diana experienced both personal struggles, including mental health challenges revealed through diary entries, and moments of renewal and public engagement, contemplating new roles and relationships. Her death shocked the world, drawing massive viewership for her funeral, and has had a lasting impact on her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, whose relationship might have been different had she lived. The tragedy remains one of the most poignant royal events of the 20th century, highlighting both her vulnerabilities and enduring public affection.