"Fast & Furious" Actor Paul Walker Killed In Fatal Car Crash
The star of the "Fast And Furious" movie franchise died in Southern California, along with friend Roger Rodas, after the Porsche they were in crashed violently into a light pole, 2 trees and a sign.
By Sadho Ram — 01 Dec 2013, 11:37 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Paul Walker's Brothers Will Complete "Fast & Furious 7" Action Scenes
Cody Walker, Caleb Walker, and Paul Walker at Caleb's wedding on Oct. 19, 2013.
Image via Chard/SplashThe "Fast 7" filmmakers announced today on Facebook that Paul's two younger siblings, Cody and Caleb, are on the film set to help finish some of the late actor's action scenes. Production was halted when Walker died in a fiery car crash last Nov.
yahoo.com"We have resumed shooting and now welcome Paul's brothers, Caleb and Cody, into our FAST family. Caleb and Cody are helping us complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production," the statement said. "Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too."
"The Fast & Furious saga is about family. The characters are connected by the bond of family," the Facebook post reads. "It is how all of us who have worked together for more than thirteen years feel about each other. It certainly defines how we feel about our fans.
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Man Auctions Paul Walker's Purported Sunglasses And Other Items From Crash Site
An unnamed seller on BidAMI.com is claiming to have the sunglasses Walker was wearing when he passed away on Nov. 30, in addition to debris from the accident and a fire extinguisher that was said to have been used on the day of the tragic event.
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These sunglasses, which Paul Walker allegedly was wearing when he was killed in November, are up for auction by a man who says he found them near the car crash site.
Image via Nydailynews"We photo-matched them to the one's Paul was wearing [that day]," a BidAMI acquisitions specialist, only named as Kieta, told the New York Daily News of the alleged glasses.
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Items allegedly found at Paul Walker's crash site are now up for auction.
The items for sale are a fire extinguisher said to be used in the efforts to save the "Fast & Furious" star's life, a piece of debris from the crash and arguably the most popular piece, the sunglasses he was supposedly wearing the day of his death.
Shortly after the wreckage was cleared and authorities left, he reportedly found the sunglasses in a bush not far from where the Porsche Carrera GT carrying Walker, 40, and Roger Rodas crashed. There was no explanation as to how he came across the debris or the fire extinguisher.
nydailynews.com"Fast & Furious 7" To Resume Production After Delay Following Paul Walker's Death
Shooting will resume on March 31 in Atlanta, Universal Pictures confirmed Tuesday to E! News, meaning the cast and crew will be heading back to work roughly four months after the shocking death of franchise star Paul Walker.
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The film's star, Vin Diesel, hinted at the impending return to the Fast & Furious set on Tuesday, with a post on his Facebook account that read: "The transition into that Dom (Diesel's character) state of mind has always been an interesting one.
In January 2014, Paul Walker Left About RM83 Million To His Daughter Meadow
Paul Walker's teenage daughter is the sole beneficiary of the actor's estate, which is valued at an estimated $25 million, court records show.
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His father, Paul Snr - who was named as the executor of the will - has filed it with a court. He also petitioned the court to appoint Walker's mother, Cheryl, as Meadow's guardian and the guardian of the child's fortune, as per the instructions of the will.
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"He told me recently he was the happiest he'd ever been," Walker's close friend Brandon Birtell told PEOPLE shortly after his passing. "It was directly because of the growing relationship with his daughter and the clarity that brought to his life."
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Coroners Said The Car Paul Walker Died In Was Going Over 160km/h
The car carrying late Fast and Furious star Paul Walker was doing over 160kmh when it crashed, nearly cutting the high-powered vehicle in half, coroners said on Jan 3.
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The coroner’s report stated that the actor died of a combination of traumatic injuries from the impact of the crash and injuries sustained in the subsequent fire. Walker’s injuries were numerous. His jaw, collar bone, elbow, several ribs, and pelvis were all broken. He also suffered a spinal fracture.
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Walker, 40, was burned beyond recognition...both Rodas' and Walker's charred bodies were found in a defensive "pugilistic" stance braced for impact.
forbes.comA Month After Paul Walker's Death, Conspiracy Theorists Claim He Faked His Own Death
It's been a month since Paul Walker's death but the talks surrounding his tragic end continues as his family fights over his $45 million assets. But the latest news shocks the world, reports claimed the actor faked his own death with the help of "Fast" crew according to nodisinfo.com.
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The website, Nodisinfo.com, claims that the whole accident and the car crash that killed Walker and friend Roger Rodas was a set-up to increase the profit potential of Universal Pictures.
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With rumors ruling the social media circles, this will only increase the suffering of the late actor’s relatives. Nodisinfo also dragged the late actor’s girlfriend into the fray and commented that she is helping in this whole scheme.
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The website is banking on Walker's statement which is spreading like wildfire in the net about smiling when he meets his own end.
ibtimes.com"If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling," is the quote that haunts everyone after his death. Although the statement is not confirmed, is this proof enough that Walker faked his own death?
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Nodisinfo.com directly accuses Walker’s grieving family, saying that it has already been proven that the relatives are involved in the cover up. The article goes on to give a detailed description of how the whole thing was plotted by the production team and crew members.
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Late December 2013, Vin Diesel Posted A Picture Of The Last Scene He Did With Paul Walker On Facebook
Star Vin Diesel posted on Facebook that the movie will be released April 10, 2015, following a delay in production due to Paul Walker's death.
Fast & Furious 7 will be released April 10, 2015, star Vin Diesel announced Sunday night on Facebook.
Sources had originally suggested Universal Studios would continue with production on the seventh Fast & Furious film after Walker's death in a car accident. Shortly afterwards, the studio said it would be shutting production down to "assess all options available." A week later, The Hollywood Reporter said production was back on, with work to continue in January using a rewritten script that would give Walker an "honorable" send-off.
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Rumour Says That Justin Bieber Will Appear In "Fast 7" And May Replace Paul Walker's Character
After Paul Walker’s death on November 30, rumors surrounding the future of the Fast and Furious film franchise have circulated heavily on social media. One of those rumors states that pop star Justin Bieber will replace Walker in the seventh installment of the series, which had been shooting at the time of the actor’s death.
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The idea proposed is to put none other than Justin Bieber in the movie. Whether the idea is to actually replace Walker with Bieber playing the same character, or if some other idea is being worked out isn’t entirely clear.
carbuzz.comWhile the idea of Bieber receiving even a short appearance may seem like a bad joke, it seems that some beg to differ. Ludacris, for example, would like to see Bieber in the movie, as stated in an interview for hollywoodlife.
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Paul Walker's 15-Year-Old Daughter Meadow Took It "Really Hard"
Driving his daughter, Meadow Rain, to school in the morning, "I just shut up, sit back and stay quiet," he said in an interview in 2011, when she was about to turn 13. "She opens up and reveals a whole lot. The trick is to not ask questions, just listen. I'm figuring it out."
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Paul Walker's father said that when he saw Meadow after the accident they "did a lot of hugging, a lot of hugging. She’s really broken up, [she took it] really hard."
Meadow grew up in Hawaii, but moved in with Paul in 2011. "Paul was so close to her," Walker, Sr. said. "He wanted to take a little hiatus so he could spend [more time with her]. He said, 'Dad, she’s 15, she’s going to be gone soon.’”
"Fast And Furious 7" Shuts Down In Light Of Paul Walker's Passing
The cast of Fast & Furious 7 will be taking some time off to grieve. Universal Pictures announced in a new statement on Wednesday, Dec. 4 that they will be shutting down production on the franchise following the tragic death of actor Paul Walker.
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“Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul’s immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers. At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on 'Fast & Furious 7' for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise."
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"Fast And Furious" Releases Tribute Video For The Late Paul Walker
Adding to the continuing outpouring of tributes for “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker, the action franchise released a tribute video for the late actor on its YouTube account Wednesday, 4 Dec 2013.
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Celebrities Like Justin Bieber, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana And More Expressed Their Condolences And Disbelief
"Heavy heavy heart tonight. Paul Walker was a genuinely good, sweet, kind, laid back, loving person. Sending much love to his family." - Olivia Wilde
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"Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark, we were like brothers & our birthdays are only 1 day apart, now You will forever hold a place in all of our hearts@paulwalker legacy will live on forever. R.I.P." - Ludacris
Paul Walker And Roger Rodas Were Driving The Porsche To Check What Was Wrong With The Car
A witness reportedly knew that Paul Walker and Roger Rodas took the drive in the first place because the red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was stalling and they wanted to solve the issue, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The trouble-prone Porsche that “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker was riding in when he died in a crash suffered a mechanical failure that was likely caused by a power steering fluid leak, a new report said Monday.
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Unnamed sources at Always Evolving told TMZ that they saw evidence of a "fluid burst" followed by a fluid trail at the accident site, indicating the supercar may have suffered a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
According to the NY Post, “The sources said that the lack of skid marks until just before the point of impact suggests the driver didn’t have control of the speeding car’s steering.
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The sources also made evident the absence of skids leading up to where the crash took place, with marks only noticeable before the point of impact.
Image via smh.com.auDriver In Fatal Paul Walker Car Crash Identified As Friend And Business Partner Roger Rodas
The driver of the car involved in Saturday's fatal crash, which killed Hollywood actor Paul Walker, has been named as former race car driver Roger Rodas - according to a Santa Clarita radio station.
mirror.co.ukAccording to the New York Daily News, Rodas is survived by two children, one of whom tried to save him after the crash.
The pair met when they raced cars together at various events, and Rodas later became Paul's business partner and financial adviser in 2007.
Rodas, 38, was the CEO of Always Evolving, a car customisation shop, where Saturday's charity event was being held.
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Rodas, who turned 38 a month ago, was the CEO of a car customization shop owned by Walker, Always Evolving, in Santa Clarita, Calif.
Image via everyjoe.comAlways Evolving represented Reach Out Worldwide, a charity set up by Rodas for Walker when the actor was part of an aid response team in Haiti following the earthquake in 2010. Rodas was also involved in education-supporting charity, The Asomugha Foundation.
Rodas helped Walker find a creative solution for maintaining his passion for cars and racing without having them become a financial burden. Maintaining and transporting his fleet requires several full-time professionals, and Walker had been funding the operation out of his own pocket.
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Rodas suggested an alternative: that Walker create an incorporated race shop that is bonded and insured, and that brings in income by also doing work for other drivers.
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Horrifying Photos Of The Porsche Reduced To Crumpled Wreck In Which Paul Walker Died
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, California, on Saturday. Actor Paul Walker, the star of the "Fast & Furious" movie series, was in the car with a friend at the time. AP
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The damaged Porsche car in which actor Paul Walker was travelling in at the time of the accident. AP
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A message linked to Walker’s Twitter account, “@RealPaulWalker,” said Walker, 40, died as a passenger in a friend’s car while attending an event for a charity organization. AP
Image via firstpost.inThe 40-year old actor was reported as dead on Saturday afternoon in a single car accident that resulted in an explosion in Southern California
TMZ first reported Saturday evening that the 40-year-old actor was killed when the Porsche he was riding in slammed into either a pole or tree and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, Calif.
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Publicists later confirmed on Facebook and Twitter that Walker and the car’s driver were killed
“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."
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"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."
nydailynews.comThank 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,” a message on Walker’s official Facebook page said.
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A source close to the actor confirmed to Variety that he died in the crash as well. The L.A. County Sherriff's Office is still investigating and said the county's coroner office will make any announcement.
Authorities told TV Station CBS 2 in Los Angeles the crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. on the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia. The identities of the victims have not been released, CBS News reported.
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Walker was best known for his roles in the "Fast And The Furious" movies. New Regency, the studio that is behind the popular film franchise, also confirmed the news, tweeting:
