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12-01-2013, 11:16 PM
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Re: Actor Paul Walker Killed in Car Crash *update*
Paul Walker Died in Fiery Car Crash American actor Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious series of action films, has been killed in a car crash in California. Walker, 40, was a passenger in a Porsche sports car driven by a friend - who also died - when it crashed north of Los Angeles. Walker was said to be attending a charity event at the time. He starred in all but one of the films in the Fast & Furious franchise, the sixth of which opened in May. Walker also starred in the suspense drama Hours, a movie that is set for release this month. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department said the crash happened in the community of Valencia. It said deputies found a car engulfed in flames when they responded to a report of a collision. Two people found in the car were pronounced dead at the scene. Images showed the burned-out wreckage of a red Porsche by the side of the road. 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 & Furious films, and to countless fans. "We send our deepest and most sincere condolences to Paul's family." Walker played undercover agent Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious movies. The first film of the franchise was released in 2001 and the seventh is in development. Walker was one of the leading protagonists, along with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. Diesel said in a post on Instagram: "Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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12-01-2013, 11:20 PM
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Re: Actor Paul Walker Killed in Car Crash *update*
Roger Rodas named as driver of red Porsche GT involved in fatal crash ![]() 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. 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. Paul leaves behind his 15-year-old daughter Meadow, and former pro racer Rodas leaves behind his wife and two children. The eerie photo shows the late 40-year-old alongside his friend's bright red Porsche GT just hours before his death. Walker was in the passenger seat of a friend's red Porsche GT on his way to a charity event when the driver lost control. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department confirmed when officers arrived at the scene, they found the vehicle had gone up in flames and two people were pronounced dead. Roger was the CEO of Always Evolving, a car customisation shop, where Saturday's charity event was being held. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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12-01-2013, 11:40 PM
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Re: Actor Paul Walker Killed in Car Crash *update*
Is it weird that as soon as I heard of his death I came here? Lol |