The public sentiment surrounding the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al Saud is marked by profound sorrow, empathy, and reflections on love and resilience. Many commenters extend heartfelt condolences to the family, particularly emphasizing the father's dedication over two decades. However, there is also a critical undertone regarding the intersection of wealth with health, alongside skepticism about royal life. Overall, the comments illustrate a complex mix of mourning, respect for familial devotion, and a critique of societal values regarding health and wealth.

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Damn.. 20 years of dreaming and now finally some peace. Poor guy. Poor family.

Callsign_Barley

I just want to chime in as someone who has witnessed A LOT of vegetative patients, that the standard of care this man has obviously been receiving, even in his coma, is amazing. Clean, Moisturized, well covered in clothes without stains. No visible redness, drool, blemishes. Wow. You almost never see people looking this good when someone else is in charge of their care, which is sad. I wish we could treat all people with the same standards that this prince was treated with. I hope it was peaceful.

f--emasculata

I would like to know the justification for keeping him alive and in a coma for 20 years.

sinornithosaurus1000

20yrs? Thats a long time.

I cant blame the family.They tried to hold onto him for as long as its possible.Sometimes its hard to let go.

I hope the family can take comfort in knowing that he is finally laid to rest and believe that they will all be reunited one day.Something to look forward to.

(I'm not at all religious but i respect others belief) 

🌹

Miss-GreensleevesOz

It must be insane to watch your 16 year old age 20 years in a hospital.

No family photos, no vacations, nothing.

Just the realization that 20 years of what could have been was impossible.

May the family be at peace, and the son also

Ori_the_SG

Dabelgianguy

My mom's cousin, who we affectionately called Gugu, was in a very similar situation. I remember how my mom would talk to him when she visited him in the hospital. He went into a coma at a very young age after his marriage and never woke up. Passed away a few years ago. I hope he and all those like them rest peacefully.

ChocPineapple_23

WrongSong9

It's an interesting case, very little information was or has been made available outside of the fact he was 15, in the car , it was speeding and it rolled.

No mention of who the driver was, if and who the other passengers were, if they were harmed, any investigation, or subsequent legal action.

Strutching_Claws

I remember reading a book about a guy on coma, 20 years ? Hell no, unplug me after a month tops

lilcry444

Numa2018

Histrionic-Octopus

Did some temporarily embarrassed princess with boundary issues try kissing him though?

Attaraxxxia

Accident was when you was 16y old. So he didn’t know how he looks like when he will awake now instead of die…

Away-Description-786

That's 20 years of medical treatment that could have gone to someone who needed it.

StockPhotoSamoyed

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He and I are not so different, I also am below the $20billion mark.

GrumpyOldGeezer_4711

"It's tough"🤣🤣 I bet it fucking is!

Capable-Ad-6495

"i was above 20 billion, now im below, its tough" the insensitivity is screeching

Practical-Finding494

Net worth currently at $16.5 Billion USD. It’s tough😔

Illustrious_Listen_6

He must have a really good job with lots of overtime

VastYogurtcloset8009

Pangea_Ultima

Poor guy will probably have to rely on government assistance.

SweatyArmPitGuy55

I’ve read the book on him. Crazy work ethic

40smokey

They can't spend it all, they don't know what to do with it, and anyway it's an arbitrary, on-paper figure.

People like this who accumulate (or inherit) wealth to such a meaningless degree and cannot work out the only appropriate way to use it are dumb as fuck.

hime-633

StigNet

Let's start a gofundme for this poor chap.

Fit-Policy9041

Yeah.  Keep grinding, bro.  You'll get there.

HuckleberryFrosty967

Pray for this man, he won’t be able to buy a fleet of Ferraris this month 😢

lifegoeson2702

SpiritualAd8998

SpinningAnalCactus

Who did he turn to look at for affirmation when saying that?

NUmbermass

leezybelle

Omfggtfohwts

scrandis

Crazy to think that he can give everyone in the world one dollar and still have over 8 billion left smh.

Killer_Bunny818

MysteriousBrystander

ibraw

WhoDatAficionado

Notice how the billionaires dress and look like shit. All that money and that’s what they choose. Maybe the worst offender is mark that haircut is so horrendous.

Ok_Philosopher_5090

HohepaPuhipuhi

It’s tough when you strike out and still start on 3rd base each time.

irascible_Clown

We need to set up a GoFundMe account for this poor individual right now!

Mean_Gene66

1gsm3

these people are disgusting and should not be praised but insulted where ever they go. They do nothing for society

AutoDeskSucks-

He was head of Saudi intelligence, and told Osama bin Laden that his services would not be necessary.

Traditional-Fruit585

I cannot wait until oil dries up in the world.

SycomComp

He squandered more money than we will ever see...

Kooky-Height-7382

Same shit here man, below 20 billion and it's tough.

brucewaynewayne

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