Obituary
Mohamed Al Fayed, Tycoon Who Clashed With Royals, Dies at 94
- Victory in Harrods takeover battle cemented his fortune
- His son, Dodi, died alongside Princess Diana in 1997 car crash
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Mohamed Al Fayed, the Egyptian businessman who began his career selling drinks on the streets of Alexandria and amassed a fortune that included some of Britain’s most storied assets, has died. He was 94.
His family said in a statement that Al Fayed died on Aug. 30 following “a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones.” The statement, reported by the Associated Press, was released by Fulham Football Club in London, which was once owned by Al Fayed.