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Princess Diana's 'Rambo' Bodyguard Lee Sansum's Cause of Death as Wife Shares Heartbreak - The Mirror

Lee Sansum, Princess Diana's former bodyguard nicknamed 'Rambo', died at age 63 after a fatal heart attack at home on a Saturday morning in 2025.
Sansum guarded Diana and her sons, including on a family holiday in St Tropez in July 1997, shortly before her death in a Paris car crash, and he also protected other celebrities and politicians.
He served as a Royal Military Policeman during the Troubles, worked for Alex Salmond during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, and held black belts in karate.
Kate Sansum, his widow whom he met in 1998, described him as her 'soul mate, hero and most amazing man', sharing his struggle with PTSD and his wish to raise awareness with Prince Harry.
His death leaves a legacy of dedication and compassion with wide impact, prompting calls for greater awareness of mental health among veterans and public figures.

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"We Pulled Matches: Princess Diana's Bodyguard Dies at only 63 Years of Age

He protected Princess Diana only weeks before her death and made a shocking statement about the night of the accident. Now Lee Sansum died at the age of 63.

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Former Bodyguard of Princess Diana Dies at Age 63

Lee Sansum, the man who was Princess Diana's bodyguard shortly before her death, has died at the age of 63. His wife shared the tragic news on Facebook on Monday that he had died of a heart attack.

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William and Harry in Mourning: the Bodyguard of Their Childhood Died at the Age of 63

The Mirror reports this Monday, May 19, 2025 that the former bodyguard of the brothers William and Harry during their childhood, and of Lady Diana during her highly publicized family vacation in Saint-Tropez, recently died of a heart attack, at the age of 63.

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Tribute paid to Lee Sansum - the Elgin bodyguard who stood by Princess Diana

Moray bodyguard, Lee Sansum, who looked after the likes of Princess Diana and Tom Cruise, has passed away.

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Princess Diana's 'Rambo' bodyguard Lee Sansum's cause of death as wife shares heartbreak - The Mirror

A bodyguard who protected Princess Diana alongside her sons Prince Harry and Prince William has sadly died aged 63. His devastated wife has paid tribute to her 'soulmate'

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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