Fast & Furious star Paul Walker dies in car crash/F&F7

[Vulcann]

R.I.P.

 

http://news.asiaone.com/news/showbiz/fast-and-furious-star-paul-walker-40-dies-car-crash-reports

From AsiaOne:

 

Fast And Furious star Paul Walker, 40, dies in car crash: Reports

 

AsiaOne

Sunday, Dec 01, 2013

Fast and Furious star Paul Walker has died in a car accident, online site TMZ reported on Sunday (Saturday, Los Angeles time). He was 40 years old at the time of death, the report said.

 

According to the report, the actor was riding in a Porsche when it crashed and burst into flames.

 

ABC news later confirmed Walker's death after it received an email from his media representative. The representative said: "Sadly I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon," ABC reported in an online article.

 

An update posted on Paul Walker's official Facebook page said that he was on his way to a charity event with his friend when the accident occurred.

 

The message said:

 

"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 organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences."

 

Besides acting as Brian O'Conner in the Fast and Furious franchise, Paul Walker previously starred in other hit movies including Pleasantville and Varsity Blues.

[Porker]

Damn! I really like him in Fast n Furious and Eight Below

[Wt_know]

the speed must be very F&F judging from the debris ...

how fast can go at 3.30pm at Santa Clarita?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2516303/Fast--Furious-star-Paul-Walker-dead-fiery-car-wreck-Actor-killed-Porsche-GT-driven-friend-crashed-pole.html

 

 

 

Edited December 1, 2013 by Wt_know

[Fcw75]

Paul Walker...too fast too furious. Worse when he is not the one driving.

 

The wreckage looks bad man.

[Evillusion]

prays that he died instantly....RIP.

[Fcw75]

Santa Clarita, California (CNN) -- Actor Paul Walker, who shot to fame as star of the high-octane street racing franchise "Fast & Furious," died Saturday in a car crash in Southern California. He was 40.

Walker's publicist Ame van Iden confirmed his death, but said she could not elaborate beyond statements posted on Walker's official Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Walker was a passenger in a friend's car and both were attending a charity event for his organization, Reach Out Worldwide, in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Hollywood.

The website for the charity said the Saturday event was intended to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The crash took place about 3:30 p.m., about 300 yards from the office park where the event was held.

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, citing a sheriff's deputy at the scene, said a red Porsche appeared to have lost control.

Photos: People we lost in 2013

Deputies arrived at the scene to find a vehicle on fire, the sheriff's department said in a statement.

Once fire crews put the flames out, they found two occupants, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.

Saturday evening, all that remained was the burnt mangled metal of the car and a light pole that had been knocked down.

Along with Vin Diesel, the 40-year-old Walker has been one of the stalwarts of the "Fast & Furious" movie series, characterized by its racing scenes and attractive cast.

The box-office success of the first film in 2001 fueled sequels. The series' sixth installment came out earlier this year, topping the Memorial Day weekend box office.

At the time of his death, Walker was working on the seventh film of the franchise, with a scheduled release date of 2014.

On his verified Twitter account, Walker described himself as "outdoorsman, ocean addict, adrenaline junkie ... and I do some acting on the side."

Walker also is the star of "Hours," an independent film scheduled to be released December 13 about a father struggling to keep his newborn infant alive in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.

Twitter and other social media exploded with reactions to Walker's death.

"Completely numb and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Paul Walker," wrote one posted "Wow."

Hollywood condolences came from Will Smith, Jack Osbourne, DMX and others.

"No, @RealPaulWalker. No. No. No," tweeted Alyssa Milano. "Rest with the angels. You. Sweet boy. #beauty #love #RIP."

[Staff69]

I thought expensive cars has better protection, now too fast, too furious, wont be the same ...sian

Edited December 1, 2013 by Staff69

[Wt_know]

no enough of protection can protect slamming into a tree/pole at high speed

tree/pole were no. 1 killer for many accidents ...

 

I thought expensive cars has better protection

Edited December 1, 2013 by Wt_know

[Evillusion]

I thought expensive cars has better protection

thats the key word....Thought¡

[Jamomatt]

I thought expensive cars has better protection, now too fast, too furious, wont be the same ...sian

It is precisely because people think that way that gave them too much confidence to go too fast...

[tanbk]

What Ferrari model is that?

[Vega]

May he RIP.

[Toothiewabbit]

Too young too soon, Paul Walker.

[Jman888]

I just watched 'Hours' last night on pps, sad that he just gone like that

[Dankoo]

Sad day for F&F fans....gonna miss him...

[Fcw75]

What Ferrari model is that?

It's a Porsche.

[Vid]

NOooooo.... gonna miss him F&F is not going to be the same without him anymore

[VenomMX]

Ironically, or perhaps suitingly, he went off in the same manner as the movies which made him famous