Actor Paul Walker is best known for his role in “The Fast and the Furious” movies was killed on Saturday in a fiery single-car wreck in Southern California. Paul Walker died in a car accident in California on Saturday afternoon at the age of 40. Authorities and witnesses said that Walker was riding in a red Porsche GT about 3:30 p.m. when the sports car flew off the road and slammed into a tree in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, then burst into flames. He leaves behind a 15-year-old daughter named Meadow.
Paul’s rep said that Paul was in Santa Clarita for a car show which he organized by himself and his charitable organization Reach Out Worldwide which sends first responders to the scenes of natural disasters especially to support the Philippines typhoon relief effort. Walker was attending the “Fast & Furious 6” world premiere in London, England, on May 7.
Photo of the Porsche that Paul Walker was a passenger in when it crashed in Santa Clarifa, Calif.
Paul walker’s best friend Torp said “It’s strange, (Walker) made his movies. He lived his life and he died fast and furious today. He loved speed, he loved cars, and he had to die this way. He died in a very fast car with his friend.”
Vin Diesel wrote on Facebook, “Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now… and the profound impact, your full life has had on it, on Us… on me…” “I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were… on and off-screen.”
James Wan, director of “Fast & Furious 7,” wrote on Facebook, “I am so beyond heartbroken right now”.
