Oh, dear readers, gather round as I spin you the riveting saga of a titan, full of splendor and scandal, who has just bid his grand farewell. Yes, I speak of none other than Mohamed Al-Fayed, who, astonishingly, met his maker at the ripe age of 94.

Born into an unassuming, middle-class family in Alexandria, he blazed a trail through life like a modern-day pharaoh, amassing a fortune well-befitting one. His crafty prowess amidst the throes of business is the stuff billionaires’ tales are woven from, but who doesn’t love a good rag-to-riches tale?

He invaded the realms of business – ranging from oil to football – the flamboyant Al-Fayed was famously the ‘King of Harrods.’ Can you believe that? The ‘Knightsbridge Cathedral’ as it’s affectionately dubbed, was his opulent playroom.

Here’s the juicy part, darlings. Our man dared to consort with the British elite, even without royal blood flowing in his veins. Not just any elite, mind you, but the very heart of it all - Diana, Princess of Wales! Oh, the whispers, the conjectures, the adoration, and the harsh criticism - it was a truly spicy mix!

One mustn’t forget the fateful night in 1997 that shook the world. His son Dodi and the much-beloved Princess Diana lost their lives in a brutal car crash in a Paris tunnel. Suddenly, our billionaire was thrust into a storm of grief and scandal. He spun a tale of conspiracy and murder, spurring intense debate and endless investigations. But alas, official verdicts deemed it a tragic accident.

Bounded by a shared tragedy, Al-Fayed became an unlikely advocate for the People’s Princess, building an alabaster monument for the doomed pair within the gilded walls of Harrods. Until, of course, he sold the esteemed store in 2010 - a move that provoked gasps worldwide. But Al-Fayed is nothing if not unpredictable.

And now… at 94… he takes his final bow. No more can he ignite the world with his audacious claims or his controversial deals. His larger-than-life persona is quashed, leaving behind a void that could swallow galaxies. But rest assured, dear readers, his spirit won’t fade. Never has a life so richly lived been so voraciously consumed, and we can’t help but look for the next saga in the Al-Fayed dynasty. I, for one, can’t wait to see what’s next!