Princess Diana’s Last Words, Revealed by a Firefighter, Are Truly Heartbreaking

Tim Graham/Getty Images
Princess Diana’s death on August 31, 1997, is one of the biggest tragedies of our time. Now, the final words she spoke just before her death reveal just how horrendous that night truly was. Princess Diana died from injuries sustained during a horrific car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France. In an interview with the US Sun, a firefighter who was on the scene of her accident revealed the last words spoken by the 36-year-old member of the British royal family.

The firefighter thought he’d saved her.

Xavier Gourmelon thought that he had saved Diana’s life by giving her CPR. He recalls her being conscious with her eyes open. But upon placing her on a stretcher, she went into cardiac arrest.

These were her last words.

The firefighter says that Diana asked him, “My God, what’s happened?” Continuing, Xavier said, “I massaged her heart and a few seconds later she started breathing again. It was a relief of course because, as a first responder, you want to save lives — and that’s what I thought I had done.”

 

The firefighter expected her to live.

“To be honest I thought she would live,” Xavier said, per the US Sun. “As far as I knew when she was in the ambulance she was alive and I expected her to live. But I found out later she had died in the hospital. It was very upsetting.”

Xavier didn’t know that it was Princess Diana at first.

When Diana was put into the ambulance, another paramedic made it known to Xavier who the victim was. “I was so shocked. I knew who she was, but don’t follow British royalty closely,” he said. “I went to the ambulance and looked in and that’s when I recognized her.”

 

There were others who died in the crash as well.

Diana’s driver, Henri Paul, and partner, Dodi Fayed, were also killed in the crash. Their bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones was also in the car but only received severe injuries. He was the only passenger wearing a seatbelt. According to the US Sun, Henri was under the influence and speeding when he crashed into the wall of the tunnel.

Related Posts

Deception, Power, and Revenge: The Thrilling New Netflix Movie “The Last Mrs. Parrish” Starring Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is set to captivate audiences once again, not only starring in but also producing Netflix’s latest psychological thriller, The Last Mrs. Parrish. Directed by the…

Johnny Depp’s Heartfelt Six-Word Message Leaves Steve Harvey in Tears at Atlanta Church.

The sun hung low over Atlanta, casting a warm golden glow across the city’s vibrant streets. It was a crisp Sunday morning in early 2025, and the…

CBS JUST UNLEASHED A CRIME THRILLER THAT’S SETTING SCREENS ABLAZE! 🔥💥 Justin Hartley’s Badass Hero Has Fans Roaring: “10/10 Is an Understatement!” Say Goodbye to Boring Cop Shows—This heart-pounding saga is shredding the genre with twists so wild, viewers are rewatching to catch every jaw-dropping clue. 👀💬

Move over, predictable procedurals—CBS’s Tracker, starring the magnetic Justin Hartley, is tearing up the crime thriller genre with a relentless mix of heart-pounding action, emotional depth, and…

The Waterfront’s Unrelenting Force: Family Turmoil and Society’s Awakening in 2025!…Will this saga reshape how we view family?

Netflix’s latest triumph, The Waterfront, premiered on June 19, 2025, and has swiftly become a cultural touchstone, gripping viewers with its Southern gothic crime drama that hooks…

Maddie is back, but this time, she’s not alone! 🔥 This heartwarming Southern drama has captured the hearts of millions and held the #1 spot for 3 consecutive months! 💥

On February 6, 2025, Netflix dropped Sweet Magnolias Season 4, bringing the beloved trio—Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen—back into the cozy, yet turbulent, world of Serenity, South…

Carrie Underwood and Son Isaiah Steal Hearts with Little Drummer Boy Duet

At 10:40 PM +07 on Friday, July 4, 2025, a profoundly moving moment from a recent Carrie Underwood concert has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, transforming…