Photos: Fast And Furious Star Paul Walker Is Dead

Actor Paul Walker, a star of the "Fast &
Furious" movie franchise, died Saturday in a car
accident, his publicist said.
"Sadly, I must confirm that Paul did pass away this
afternoon in a car accident," publicist Ame van
Iden confirmed to CNN Entertainment. She said
she could not elaborate beyond statements posted
on
Walker's official Twitter and Facebook accounts.
A post on Walker's Facebook page said, "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."
The website for the charity indicated there was an
event in Southern California on Saturday to benefit
victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Along with Vin Diesel, the 40-year-old Walker has
been one of the stalwarts of the "Fast & Furious"
movie series, characterized by its racing scenes
and attractive cast.
The box-office success of the first film in 2001
fueled sequels. The series' sixth installment came
out earlier this year, topping the Memorial Day
weekend box office.
A seventh film is scheduled for release in 2014.
On his verified Twitter account, Walker described
himself as "outdoorsman, ocean addict, adrenaline
junkie … and I do some acting on the side."
Walker also is the star of "Hours," an independent
film scheduled to be released December 13 about
a father struggling to keep his newborn infant alive
in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans.
Twitter and other social media exploded with
reactions to Walker's death.
"Completely numb and saddened to hear of the
tragic death of Paul Walker," wrote one posted
"Wow."
Hollywood condolences came from Will Smith, Jack
Osbourne, DMX and others.
"No, @RealPaulWalker. No. No. No," tweeted Alyssa
Milano. "Rest with the angels. You. Sweet boy.
#beauty #love #RIP."
Source-CNN News