More than two decades after the tragic death of Princess Diana, the doctor who treated her during her final moments has spoken out, sharing memories that remain painfully vivid. In a rare and emotional interview, Dr. MonSef Dahman, the surgeon who fought to save Diana’s life at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, revealed that the experience is “printed” in his mind forever.
“It’s something you never forget,” Dr. Dahman said. “The image, the urgency, the feeling — it is all still so clear, like it happened yesterday.”
On the night of August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was rushed to the hospital after a devastating car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel. Despite frantic efforts by first responders and the hospital team, her injuries proved too severe. Dr. Dahman, who was a young surgeon at the time, was one of the key medical professionals tasked with trying to save her life.
He recalled the intense atmosphere inside the emergency room — a mixture of chaos, hope, and growing dread. Diana had suffered massive internal injuries, and despite multiple attempts at resuscitation, her heart would not restart.
“We did everything possible,” Dr. Dahman explained. “For someone so young, so full of life, it was unbearable to witness.”
The emotional weight of that night has stayed with him ever since. He described the moment he realized that nothing more could be done as one of the most heartbreaking experiences of his entire career.
“The world lost an extraordinary person,” he said. “And for those of us who were there, it was more than a professional loss — it felt deeply personal.”
In his reflection, Dr. Dahman emphasized that the medical team fought desperately against the inevitable, driven not only by duty but by an emotional attachment to the woman who was beloved by millions.
Princess Diana’s death sent shockwaves around the globe, and even decades later, it continues to be a source of sorrow and reflection. For Dr. Dahman, it is not just a chapter in royal history, but a moment etched into his soul.
He also expressed his admiration for Diana’s legacy, noting that her compassion and humanitarian work continue to inspire people worldwide.
“She had a light, a presence that touched everyone, even those who only knew her from afar,” he said.
Today, Dr. Dahman remains a respected figure in the medical community, but he admits that the night he treated Diana left a lasting emotional scar. He hopes that by sharing his memories, people will understand the human side of that tragic night — the desperate battle fought behind closed doors to save a princess loved by the world.
As the years pass, the world remembers Princess Diana for her kindness, her courage, and her heart. And for Dr. Dahman, that one fateful night — filled with both hope and heartbreak — remains “printed” forever in his memory.
