Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997. She was involved in a high-speed car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France. Diana sustained severe injuries, including a tear to her left pulmonary vein causing internal bleeding, and despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries at the hospital around 4:53 a.m. on that day. She was 36 years old at the time of her death. The crash also killed her companion Dodi Al Fayed and their driver Henri Paul, who was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. Diana's death led to widespread mourning and global media attention.