Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled, a member of the Saudi royal family and nephew of billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has died after spending nearly two decades in a coma. The prince was just 34 years old.

The prince’s family announced his passing on Saturday, revealing that he had been in a coma since a car accident in 2005. Despite his prolonged illness, Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled had become a symbol of hope and resilience, with many people across the Arab world holding him in their thoughts and prayers.

A funeral service for the late prince will be held in Riyadh on Sunday, as per the family’s announcement. The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the region, with many mourning the loss of a young member of the royal family.