rynny Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 US 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. Wreckage of Porsche sports car that crashed into a lamp post in Valencia, Los Angeles. 30 Nov 2013 The red Porsche crashed into a lamp post in Valencia, north of Los Angeles Wreckage of Porsche sports car that crashed into a lamp post in Valencia, Los Angeles. 30 Nov 2013 The sports car burst into flames after the crash 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. "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 organisation Reach Out Worldwide," the statement on the actor's Facebook page said. "He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We... are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news.'' Universal Pictures also issued a statement, saying studio staff were "heartbroken" by Walker's death. "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." http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25173331 Can't believe this. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Them pictures... Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 As the empire obit says 'a giant, cosmic display of irony'. Condolences to his friends, fans and family. Possibly too soon to be asking, but I am very interested in what this might mean for FF7 though. There's loads left to film. When Heath Ledger died, they managed to finish the film he was working on by being really creative and playing three othe actors in the same role, but the film leant itself to that kind of imagination. FF7 might need a considerable re-write, if it gets finished at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Them pictures... Jesus.I know, completely shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 As the empire obit says 'a giant, cosmic display of irony'. Condolences to his friends, fans and family. Possibly too soon to be asking, but I am very interested in what this might mean for FF7 though. There's loads left to film. When Heath Ledger died, they managed to finish the film he was working on by being really creative and playing three othe actors in the same role, but the film leant itself to that kind of imagination. FF7 might need a considerable re-write, if it gets finished at all.I thought same tedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 couldn't believe it when I saw the news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I know he was only the passenger, but what on earth was the driver doing? Must have been going a fair whack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 RIP to the guy, looks a mess the car in the pics The films were so so poor btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 RIP to the guy, looks a mess the car in the pics The films were so so poor btw Awh come on, they're not bad. Just ridiculous... The 1st, 5th & 6th are pretty good As for the filming, I believe there's probably half left to film so there either gonna have to do a major re-write or abandon it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The only slightly good thing is that he really loved his cars in real life and he died in a big bad Porsche. Still, well sad, everyone loved him as Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 it's never a true tragedy if you die doing something you love. I think I'll die eating a KFC! Joking apart, I feel sorry for his daughter though. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I know it's very tragic but it's very ironic his death.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Honestly never heard of him but RIP. Somebody tweeted one of his quotes which said something like "If I die in a car crash, do not mourn, for I was smiling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Was he driving legally ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 He was a passenger according to the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 He was a passenger according to the news. Was the driver drivng legally ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 racing apparently even more ironic, you dont do that to a supercar driving 30mph to tesco do ya ma duck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 this is a crazy negative coincidence ,http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2101478/When-Arsenal-player-Aaron-Ramsey-scores-famous-dies.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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