Nearly 27 years after the tragic passing of Princess Diana, Dr. MonSef Dahman—the French surgeon who fought desperately to save her life—has broken his silence, revealing haunting details that have left many stunned. At the time, Dr. Dahman was a 33-year-old general surgeon on call at Paris’s renowned Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, and he vividly recalls the fateful night of August 31, 1997.
For years, much of what unfolded in that emergency room remained undisclosed. Now, Dr. Dahman is shedding light on the desperate efforts made to save the beloved princess. He recalled being urgently summoned to treat a high-profile patient involved in a devastating car crash. It wasn’t until he arrived in the ER that he realized the woman fighting for her life was none other than Diana, Princess of Wales. The severity of her condition quickly became clear—she had sustained catastrophic internal injuries and was in critical condition.
Diana was already receiving resuscitation efforts when Dr. Dahman joined the medical team. They worked frantically, performing extensive procedures in a bid to stabilize her. Despite relentless attempts to control severe internal bleeding and an intense hour of cardiac massage, her body ultimately succumbed to the trauma—especially a ruptured vein near her heart, which made recovery impossible.
The experience left an indelible mark on Dr. Dahman, who described that night as deeply traumatic. He emphasized that every possible measure was taken, stating, “We did everything we could. We fought hard, we tried so much, truly, as much as humanly possible.” His revelations have reignited public emotion, offering a somber reminder of the heartbreaking moments inside that emergency room.
His candid account not only reaffirms the immense sorrow surrounding Diana’s passing but also highlights the dedication of the medical team who did everything in their power to save her. After years of professional silence, Dr. Dahman’s memories stand as a poignant testament to the desperate fight to save the People’s Princess—one that, despite their tireless efforts, ended in immeasurable loss.
