UPDATE — 10:17 P.M. ET, 11/30/13:
Paul Walker’s rep has confirmed his death:
It’s with a heavy heart that we must confirm Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident…MORE: http://t.co/9hDuJMH99M – #TeamPW
— Paul Walker (@RealPaulWalker) December 1, 2013
From Paul Walker’s Facebook fan page:
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. – #TeamPW
New Regency, the studio behind Fast and the Furious, also tweeted their condolences:
It is with great sadness to report that @RealPaulWalker has passed away. We will miss you. #RIP
— New Regency (@NewRegency) December 1, 2013
Actor Paul Walker, 40, best known for his roles in Fast and the Furious and Takers, has died in a fiery car crash in Southern California, TMZ reports.
He was 40-years-old.
Read more below:
The accident happened in Santa Clarita — north of Los Angeles — and according to multiple sources connected to Paul … the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into a post or a tree … and then the car burst into flames.
Several of our sources — some who are still at the scene of the accident — tell us Paul and another person in the car were killed. Law enforcement is still on the scene, and we’re told the L.A. County Coroner’s Office is on the way.
At this point, it’s unclear what caused the accident, or who was behind the wheel when it happened.
Sources close to Paul tell us he was in Santa Clarita for a car show to support the Philippines typhoon relief effort, and had been taking friends out for rides in his new Porsche GT. The accident happened during one of those test spins.
Walker and the rest of the Fast and Furious cast had recently begun filming the 7th installment of the successful franchise.
Walker also starred in Varsity Blues and Flags of Our Fathers.
A source close to the actor confirmed his death to Variety.
See Walker discuss his role as “John Rahway” in Takers below:
SEE ALSO:
Preacher Accuses Obama of Assassinating Woman Killed In Capitol Shootout To Hide Love Child
