Who is the Saudi prince who died after 20 years in a coma?
Saudi Arabia's "sleeping prince" Al Waleed bin Khalid Al Saud has died at the age of 36 after 20 years in a coma.
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According to the New York Post, the Saudi Arabian Royal Family announced on July 19 that Prince Al Waleed bin Khalid Al Saud had passed away at the age of 36 after 20 years in a coma. Photo: X. Prayers and funeral of Prince Al Waleed bin Khalid Al Saud began on July 20. Prayers took place at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the capital Riyadh on July 20. Photo: News.com.au.
It is known that Prince Al Waleed is the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud. Photo: X. At the age of 15, Prince Al Waleed had a car accident in London (UK) and suffered a brain hemorrhage. At that time, he was studying at a military school in London. Photo: X. Prince Al Waheed was later transferred to King Abdulaziz Hospital in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Photo: News.com.au.
Despite the efforts of many experts, Prince Al Waleed has been on a ventilator and in a coma for the past 20 years. Photo: X. Prince Al-Waleed's father never gave up hope that his son would one day make a full recovery. Photo: X. In 2015, doctors advised to stop the Prince's life support, but his father refused, believing he could recover. Photo: X.
According to Metro , although during his coma, Prince Al Waheed showed slight signs of response, such as raising his hands or fingers, tilting his head, he still could not fully regain consciousness. Photo: BS.
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