Paul Walker, Fast and Furious actor dies in a car crash at age 40
November 30, 2013 - Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious movie franchise, died Saturday in a 2005 red Porsche Carrera GT that killed him and the driver, just north of LA on Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia, California. He was 40 years old.
Paul Walker in Brazil GQ Triumph motorcycle
Walker was in the area attending an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide @ReachOutWW with friend and driver Roger Rodas, 38. The philanthropist and racer competed in 10 Pirelli World Challenge GTS races in 2013.
A report said the red Porsche they were travelling in burst into flames after crashing into a light pole. The LA Times reported witnesses heard a loud boom and arrived at the scene with fire extinguishers but nothing could be done. The flames were 15 to 20 feet tall.
Walker was working on Fast & Furious 7 at the time of his death. Universal Pictures said in a statement: ‟All of us at Universal are heartbroken. 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 and Furious films, and to countless fans. We send our deepest and most sincere condolences to Paul's family.”
Walker had lived an incredible life for only 40 years and leaves behind his 15 year old daughter. Rest in peace Paul Walker.
Paul Walker on Speed
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