who starred in the Fast & Furious
series of action films, has died in
a car crash in California.
40-year-old Walker was a passenger
in a Porsche sports car driven by a
friend, identified as Roger Rodas,
which crashed north of Los Angeles.
Walker was said to be attending a
charity event at the time.
The late actor starred in all but one
of the films in the Fast & Furious
franchise, the sixth of which opened
in May. He also starred in the
suspense drama Hours, a movie
that is set for release this month.
The red Porsche crashed into a lamp
post in Valencia, north of Los
Angeles at about 03.30 p.m. on
November 30, 2013, Saturday.
The sports car burst into flames
after the crash. The Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department
confirmed that two people found in
the car were pronounced dead at
the scene.
“It is with a truly heavy heart that
we must confirm that Paul Walker
passed away today in a tragic car
accident while attending a charity
event for his organisation Reach
Out Worldwide,” the statement on
the actor’s Facebook page said.
A renowned actor and Fast &
Furious co-star, Vin Diesel, was
shocked by the accident:
“He was a passenger in a friend’s
car, in which both lost their lives.
We… are stunned and saddened
beyond belief by this news.”
Universal Pictures also issued a
statement, saying studio staff were
“heartbroken” by Walker’s death.
“Paul was truly one of the most
beloved and respected members of
our studio family for 14 years, and
this loss is devastating to us, to
everyone involved with the Fast &
Furious films, and to countless fans.
“We send our deepest and most
sincere condolences to Paul’s
family.”
Another Fast & Furious star, the
rapper Ludacris, wrote: “Your
humble spirit was felt from the
start, wherever you blessed your
presence you always left a mark, we
were like brothers.”
Relativity President Tucker Tooley
said in a statement: “Paul was an
incredibly talent artist, devoted
philanthropist and friend.”
May his soul rest is peace…
