Walker was in a car show charity event for the Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines. Sources said that the actor just came from the said event together with a longtime friend, Roger Rodas riding in the latter’s red Porsche Carrera GT, when the accident took place.
The Fast and the Furious star, Paul Walker, died in a car crash accident and explosion at the age of 40.
Reports said that the actor together with a passenger passed away at around 3:30 pm Pacific time in Valencia, Santa Clarita, a town in California, USA.
TMZ reported that “According to multiple sources connected Paul… the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into a post or a tree… and then the car burst into flames”.
Rodas helped the actor establish the Reach Out Worldwide, the charity event for the victims of the said typhoon. He was the CEO of Always Evolving, a performance shop for high end vehicles owned by Walker, located in Valencia.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced both of them dead on the spot.
The sad event immediately raised words of condolences from netizens.
The star’s followers and fellow stars express their deep sympathy on the social media. Some are even saying that the The Fast and the Furious will not be the same without the actor starring on the sequel.
Paul William Walker was best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in The Fast and the Furious film series.
He left a daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, 15, with ex-girlfriend Rebecca McBrain.
The Fast and the Furious star, Paul Walker, died in a car crash accident and explosion at the age of 40.
Reports said that the actor together with a passenger passed away at around 3:30 pm Pacific time in Valencia, Santa Clarita, a town in California, USA.
TMZ reported that “According to multiple sources connected Paul… the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into a post or a tree… and then the car burst into flames”.
Rodas helped the actor establish the Reach Out Worldwide, the charity event for the victims of the said typhoon. He was the CEO of Always Evolving, a performance shop for high end vehicles owned by Walker, located in Valencia.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced both of them dead on the spot.
The sad event immediately raised words of condolences from netizens.
The star’s followers and fellow stars express their deep sympathy on the social media. Some are even saying that the The Fast and the Furious will not be the same without the actor starring on the sequel.
#RIPPaulWalker -he was a lovely person -so sweet and grounded. My heart goes out to his family. pic.twitter.com/w8Ep7AcKOZ
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) December 1, 2013
Paul William Walker was best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in The Fast and the Furious film series.
He left a daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, 15, with ex-girlfriend Rebecca McBrain.
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