The Day Princess Diana Died: Breaking Down News Coverage Of The Tragedy 24 Years Later

On Aug. 31, Princess Diana’s statue will open to the public to mark the 24th anniversary her death. On that date in 1997, a car containing Diana and her companion Dodi Al Fayed crashed just after midnight in Paris after being pursued by the paparazzi. Now, Access Hollywood looks back at the night Diana died from the perspective of those who covered it – including Brian Williams, whose “We Interrupt This Broadcast” episode on the tragedy available is anywhere you get your podcasts.