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Early Life
July 1, 1961 – Born Diana Frances Spencer in Sandringham, England. Became Lady Diana Spencer in 1975. -
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Royalty & Early Humanitarian Work
Challenged HIV/AIDS stigma by shaking hands with HIV-positive patients. Secretly visited a leprosy hospital in India. -
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Charity Focus & Divorce
1991: Supported landmine victims. 1995: BBC Panorama interview, highlighting her humanitarian goals. 1996: Officially divorced Prince Charles but continued charity work -
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Final Year & Legacy
January 1997: Walked through a minefield in Angola, advocating for a ban. June 1997: Met Nelson Mandela to discuss HIV/AIDS awareness. August 31, 1997: Tragically passed away in a Paris car crash.