Mother of Britain's Princess Diana dies

The late Princess Diana's mother Frances Shand Kydd died today after a long illness, her family said.

The late Princess Diana's mother Frances Shand Kydd died today after a long illness, her family said.

"Earl Spencer's mother passed away peacefully this morning after suffering from a long illness. Now this is private time for the family to grieve," said a spokesman for Diana's brother Earl Charles Spencer.

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