Princess Diana is amongst the handful of celebrities who continue to enjoy widespread popularity even after her death. Having captivated the world with her charm, wit, humor, and daring persona, the Princess is still adored by millions across the world. What was supposed to be a life dedicated to compassion, grace, and relentless pursuit of humanitarian causes, was cut short by a tragic car accident on August 31,1997.
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Recently, one of the final footages of her before her untimely death resurfaced on the internet. While the video highlights her enduring spirit despite extensive media attention, it also evoked a sense of sorrow among fans, who did not hold back from criticizing the media for causing her death.
Final Footage of Princess Diana Days Before Her Death Resurfaces
On one side she was relentlessly pursued and watched by the media, with every aspect of her personal life subjected to media attention, on the other hand, she often used the media while championing humanitarian causes like banning landmines and AIDS activism and more (see BBC).
Often pursued by the paparazzi, Princess Diana’s final moments were too caused by the media, when on August 31, 1997, the Princess was involved in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris, France after her case was trailed by photographers, scrambling to get a shot of her with boyfriend Dodi Fayed. Even after the crash, she could have been saved had the photographers not been busy photographing her (via HuffPost).
So when one of her last public appearances went viral on the internet, fans expressed disappointment over the excessive media attention the Princess was subjected to. Dressed in her iconic Harvard sweatshirt and cycle shorts, Diana can be seen returning from the gym in the video. Recorded by ITN, just two weeks before her tragic demise in Paris, the video has reignited a debate over media accountability.
Fans Condemn Media’s Role in Princess Diana’s Life and Death
So when the video of one of Princess Diana’s last public appearances resurfaced on the internet, fans once again expressed their outrage, pointing to the constant harassment and intrusion into her personal life, which eventually led to the fatal car crash in Paris.
Literally chased that poor woman to death. -@pamelabillings4293She should of been left alone. Especially post divorce. It must of been nerve racking tohave her every move stalked. RIP Queen Diana. -@c.I.9344Killed when she was at her happiest, murdered by paparazzi. -@AngelaTopping27 years later I am still so upset by her tragic death. -@chichipotter4487