‘Fast & Furious’ star Paul Walker dies in car crash at 40

Paul Walker, the star of the “Fast & Furious” movie series has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles, United States. He was 40.

On Saturday, November 30, 2013, at approximately 3:30 PM (PST), Walker and Roger Rodas, his accountant and friend, were returning from an event for Walker’s charity Reach Out Worldwide for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Shortly after leaving in a friend’s red Porsche Carrera GT, the vehicle lost control and crashed into a light pole and tree in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California and burst into flames. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department declared the two deceased at the scene.

Paul William Walker IV was an American actor. He became well known in 1999 after his role in the hit film Varsity Blues. However, he is perhaps best known for starring as Brian O’Conner in The Fast and the Furious film series. His other films include Eight Below, Into the Blue, She’s All That and Takers. He also appeared on the National Geographic Channel series Expedition Great White.

Paul Walker’s Team had posted below Facebook Message.

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

Walker’s small screen career began as a toddler, when he starred in a television commercial for Pampers. He began modeling at the age of 2 and began working on television shows in 1985, with roles in shows such as Highway to Heaven, Who’s the Boss?, The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel. Also in 1985 he starred in a commercial for “Showbiz Pizza”.