“I Couldn’t Bear to Look at Her Face” — Surgeon Who Tried to Save Princess Diana Breaks 27 Years of Silence With Chilling Revelation

“I Couldn’t Bear to Look at Her Face” — Surgeon Who Tried to Save Princess Diana Breaks 27 Years of Silence With Chilling Revelation

Nearly 27 years after the tragic death of Princess Diana, the French surgeon who fought to save her life has spoken publicly for the first time. Dr. MonSef Dahman, who was on duty as a 33-year-old general surgeon at Paris’s renowned Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital on the night of August 31, 1997, has shared harrowing details of that fateful evening.

In a rare and emotional account, Dr. Dahman recalled the moment he was urgently summoned to the emergency room to treat a high-profile patient injured in a car accident. It wasn’t until he arrived that he realized the victim was Princess Diana. The reality of the situation hit hard: the Princess of Wales was in critical condition, suffering from extensive internal injuries.

Emergency teams were already engaged in resuscitation efforts when Dr. Dahman arrived. He described the scene as intense and desperate, with both internal and external measures being used to control the bleeding. The medical team worked tirelessly, including administering cardiac massage for over an hour in a determined effort to revive her.

Despite their relentless efforts, the injuries Diana sustained—most notably, a ruptured vein near her heart—were too severe. Her body, though fought for valiantly, could not overcome the trauma.

Reflecting on that night, Dr. Dahman described the profound emotional impact it had on him, calling it a memory that has haunted him for decades. “We fought with everything we had,” he said. “We tried so much—truly an incredible amount.” His heartfelt words offer a deeply human glimpse into the extraordinary efforts made to save her life.

Dr. Dahman’s testimony not only reignites public emotion surrounding Diana’s death but also honors the dedication of the medical team who battled to save her. By breaking his long silence, he brings renewed clarity to the tragedy, underscoring both the intensity of that night and the lasting global impact of Princess Diana’s life and untimely passing.

His reflections serve as a powerful reminder of the emotional weight carried by those who were present in her final moments—and of a life lost, but never forgotten.