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FirstLight

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4. I remember my best friend and I calling each other on the phone and crying

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 04:50 PM

Aug 31

We were shocked, appalled, and very pissed at the paparazzi. Conspiracy theories about it being planned didn't help.

She was a really great lady and did not deserve any of the bullshit she had to endure from the royals or the world for that matter.
Candle in the wind, indeed.
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August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a horrific accident. [View all] imanamerican63 Aug 31 OP

A very sad day. 😔 johnnyfins Aug 31 #1

I remember that horrible day too. I was devastated. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 31 #2

I was waiting tables that day when I heard berniesandersmittens Aug 31 #3

I remember my best friend and I calling each other on the phone and crying FirstLight Aug 31 #4

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