Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94 as tributes pour in for Dodi Fayed's father
ok.co.ukMohamed Al-Fayed, the billionaire owner of Harrods and Fulham FC, has sadly died at the age of 94, according to reports.The Egyptian businessman was also the father of Dodi Fayed, who was in a relationship with Princess Diana when the pair were killed in a car crash in Paris 1997.The news was announced by Al Jazeera Egypt, who revealed that Mohamed was buried following Friday prayers after a service at Regent’s Park Mosque in London.
Ashraf Haider, a member of Mohamed's family was heartbroken as he shared the news with Al Shorouk newspaper. “My wife’s grandfather, the Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, has died," he said. "We belong to God and to Him we shall return." The sad news of Mohamed's death comes only a day after the anniversary of his son and Diana's death, as it had been 26 years since they died on August 31.Tributes have poured in for the almighty figure, with many sending their well-wishes and respects. "Love this man," one lamented.
Another posted: "OMG I’ve just heard that ex Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has died aged 94. he his now reunited with his son Dodi, sending condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in Peace." "RIP the legend that brought #FFC to the dizzy heights of the premier League," a third fan shared sadly. As a fourth said: "A tribute to the man who changed everything." "Very sad to relate that reports from Egypt state that former Fulham owner & Chairman Mohamed Al Fayed has passed at the age of 94," Fulham FC's official accounts then relayed.
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