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Dodi Fayed
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Emad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Mena'em Fayed
عماد الدين محمد عبد المنعم الفايد April 1955 Alexandria, Egypt
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| Died | 31 August 1997 (aged 42) Paris, France
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| Cause of death | Traffic collision |
| Resting place | Fayed Estate, Oxted, England |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Known for | Romantic relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales |
| Spouse(s) |
Susanne Gregard
(m. 1986; div. 1987) |
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Emad El-Din Mohamed Abdel Mena'em Fayed (born April 1955 – died 31 August 1997), known as Dodi Fayed, was an Egyptian film producer. He was the son of the very wealthy businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. Dodi Fayed was also known for his relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales. They both died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Early Life and Education
Dodi Fayed was born in Alexandria, Egypt. He was the oldest son of Mohamed Al-Fayed, a famous Egyptian billionaire. His father used to own the well-known Harrods department store in London. He also owned Fulham Football Club and the Hôtel Ritz Paris. Dodi's mother was Samira Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian author.
Dodi went to school at Collège Saint Marc and then the Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland. He also studied for a short time at Sandhurst. After finishing his education, he worked at the United Arab Emirates Embassy in London. He was a cousin of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist.
Film Production Work
Dodi Fayed worked as a film producer through his family's company, Allied Stars. He helped make several movies. These included the famous film Chariots of Fire. He also produced Breaking Glass, F/X, F/X2, Hook, and The Scarlet Letter. He also helped with marketing for his father's store, Harrods.
Personal Life
In 1986, Dodi Fayed married a model named Suzanne Gregard. However, they divorced just eight months later.
In July 1997, Dodi Fayed started a romantic relationship with Diana, Princess of Wales.
Death
In the early morning of 31 August 1997, Diana and Dodi Fayed were killed in a car crash. The accident happened in a tunnel under the Pont de l'Alma bridge in Paris. They were on their way to London after a holiday on his family's yacht. Neither Dodi nor Diana were wearing their seat belts.
The only person who survived the crash was their bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones. He was badly hurt but stayed awake. Dodi Fayed was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Dodi Fayed was first buried in Brookwood Cemetery in England. Later, in October 1997, he was re-buried on his family's private estate in Oxted, England.
Legacy
Dodi Fayed's father created two memorials for his son and Diana at Harrods department store. The first memorial was shown on 12 April 1998. It had pictures of them. It also included a wine glass with Diana's lipstick mark and a ring Dodi bought for her.
The second memorial was unveiled in 2005. It is called Innocent Victims. This memorial is a 3 meters (9 feet 10 inches) tall bronze statue. It shows Dodi and Diana dancing on a beach. Above them are the wings of an albatross.
These memorials were designed by Bill Mitchell. He was a close friend of Dodi's father. In January 2018, the statue was returned to the Al-Fayed family.
See also
In Spanish: Dodi Al-Fayed para niños
- Operation Paget
