Santa Clarita, CA – Big screen actor Paul Walker, one of the stars in the immensely popular Fast and Furious movie franchise, was killed in a South California car crash Saturday.
Walker’s official Facebook page confirmed the 40 year-old actors death:
“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.”
A website for Walker’s career was already taken down by midnight Saturday.