Tribute to Lee Sansum: Former Royal Bodyguard Passes Away at 63
Lee Sansum, known for protecting Princess Diana and her sons, has died of a heart attack; his wife announced the tragic news.
Lee Sansum, the former royal bodyguard and personal protector of Princess Diana, has passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack.
His wife, Kate Sansum, announced the news on social media, expressing her deep sorrow over the loss.
In her statement, she described Lee as her soulmate and hero, stating, 'Since we met in 1998, Lee has been the most wonderful person in my world.
It's with great sadness that I have to announce he is no longer with us.
He suffered a fatal heart attack at home on Saturday morning.
We will love him forever, and he will always be with us.'
Sansum was a dedicated family man and a martial arts enthusiast with black belts in karate, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing.
His career in security included high-profile assignments for notable celebrities, including Sylvester Stallone and Tom Cruise.
In July 1997, just one month before Diana's tragic death, Sansum was tasked with ensuring the safety of Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed during their vacation on the latter's yacht in Saint-Tropez, France.
He developed a close relationship with Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and was said to have taught Harry how to ride a jet ski.
Diana affectionately referred to him as 'Rambo,' and he received heartfelt letters of gratitude from her for his service.
Following Diana's death in a car accident in Paris in August 1997, Sansum claimed that she might still be alive had he been on duty that evening.
His dedication to royal protection and his bond with the royal family were well noted during his career in the royal military police.
His wife, Kate Sansum, announced the news on social media, expressing her deep sorrow over the loss.
In her statement, she described Lee as her soulmate and hero, stating, 'Since we met in 1998, Lee has been the most wonderful person in my world.
It's with great sadness that I have to announce he is no longer with us.
He suffered a fatal heart attack at home on Saturday morning.
We will love him forever, and he will always be with us.'
Sansum was a dedicated family man and a martial arts enthusiast with black belts in karate, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing.
His career in security included high-profile assignments for notable celebrities, including Sylvester Stallone and Tom Cruise.
In July 1997, just one month before Diana's tragic death, Sansum was tasked with ensuring the safety of Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed during their vacation on the latter's yacht in Saint-Tropez, France.
He developed a close relationship with Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and was said to have taught Harry how to ride a jet ski.
Diana affectionately referred to him as 'Rambo,' and he received heartfelt letters of gratitude from her for his service.
Following Diana's death in a car accident in Paris in August 1997, Sansum claimed that she might still be alive had he been on duty that evening.
His dedication to royal protection and his bond with the royal family were well noted during his career in the royal military police.
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