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R.I.P. “Fast & Furious” PAUL WALKER (PHOTOS & Video)

Valencia crash

Sheriff’s deputies work near the wreckage of a Porsche that crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street near Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia. A publicist for actor Paul Walker said he died in the crash. (Dan Watson, AP / November 30, 2013) (latimes)

 

According to a statement on his Twitter account, Walker, 40, was attending a charity event to aid Filipino victims of Typhoon Haiyan for his organization Reach Out Worldwide, formed in 2010 as a quick response first-aid organization.

“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,” the statement read. “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.”

Representatives with Universal Pictures confirmed Walker’s identity and released 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.”

At the time of his death, Walker, who also starred in “Pleasantville” and “Varsity Blues,” was working on the seventh film of the “Fast and Furious” franchise. (latimes)

 

Firefighters spray water on the wreckage of the Porsche that crashed in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday. 
Firefighters spray water on the wreckage of the Porsche that crashed in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday. (NY Daily news)
The the other victim is Roger Rodas, a friend of Walker’s.

 

PAUL WALKER

PHOTO: The cast of the film

(Ryan Miller/Getty Images for CinemaCon)
PHOTO: The cast of the film “Fast & Furious 6” from left, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster, speak during the Universal Pictures Presentation at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, April 16, 2013, in Las Vegas.
The cast of the film “Fast & Furious 6” from left, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Jordana Brewster, speak during the Universal Pictures Presentation at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, April 16, 2013, in Las Vegas. (ABC)

 

The Life and Career of Actor Paul Walker
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker accept their award for Best On-Screen Team for their roles in the film “The Fast and the Furious” during the 2002 MTV Movie Awards. ( M. Caulfield/WireImage)
The Life and Career of Actor Paul Walker
Sam (Jessica Alba) and Jared (Paul Walker) are divers that discover a legendary shipwreck rumored to contain millions in gold at the bottom of the sea in ” Into the Blue.” (Columbia Pictures)
The Life and Career of Actor Paul Walker
Gerry Shepherd (Paul Walker) is forced to leave his team of sled dogs behind, as the team fend for their survival, in “Eight Below.” (Walt Disney Pictures)
The Life and Career of Actor Paul Walker
Paul Walker walks the runway during Sao Paulo Fashion Week, March 21, 2013, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Ricardo Bufolin/LatinContent/GettyImages)
Paul Walker
(PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images) Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Tyrese during the London premiere of “Fast and Furious 6.” (latintimes)
R.I.P.
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Sources: La Times, ABC News, Latin Times, NY Daily News






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