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Mohamed Al-Fayed, Former Harrods Owner Whose Son Died With Diana, Dies at 94

  • Mohamed Al-Fayed was a controversial Egyptian tycoon who owned Harrods and Fulham Football Club.
  • His son Dodi died alongside Princess Diana in a 1997 Paris car crash, leading Al-Fayed to blame the British establishment.
  • Investigations found the crash resulted from drunk driving and paparazzi pursuit, dismissing conspiracy theories.
  • Al-Fayed was involved in disputes over his rejected UK citizenship bid and the "cash for questions" scandal.
  • He sold Harrods in 2010 and died in 2023, one day before the 26th anniversary of his son's death.
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