Paul Walker Cannot Be Officially Autopsied [Update]
Actor Paul Walker and his business partner Roger Rodas, who both were killed in a blazing car accident while attending a charity event in Santa Clarita, California on Saturday, cannot be officially autopsied by the coroner of Los Angeles County or even identified until their dental records have been confirmed.
It was first reported on Sunday that each of the men’s bodies had been too badly burned to even be identified from the crash, and that authorities had to submit dental records on both. This will hold up the official process. A security commander that was on watch at the coroner’s office did not have any information on the condition of either of the bodies. However, the female was able to reveal that neither Walker nor the other man had yet been officially identified by the coroner.
She stated that as far as she knew at the present time that neither body had officially been identified.
A page on Facebook, “Always Evolving” was made for the tune shop that Walker owned and that Rodas ran as its CEO. Shortly after the crash on Saturday, the page posted that Walker had been a passenger in his own car with Rodas was the alleged driver. Each man perished after the car smashed into a tree and erupted into flames. The Santa Clarita AM area radio news station KHTS first reported that Rodas was the supposed driver of the car. They also called Rodas an employee of one of Walker’s businesses.
The two men were taking part in a charity affair for Reach Out Worldwide.The organization is a disaster relief association that has been giving support to the many victims of the Philippines typhoon. Police investigators later stated it was very likely that speed played a major factor in the car accident of the 2005 Porsche Carerra GT. This type of car is extremely exotic. It has also actually been labeled as “scary” to drive, even for someone as qualified as Rodas.
An anonymous individual who only described himself as one of Walker’s friends stated that numerous individuals at the occasion received telephone calls telling them there had been a car wreck. This caused many workers to get fire extinguishers and race to the scene of the accident.
The man added that they could see Walker inside the car and that he was unconscious. The car was already totally in flames. They were unable to see the driver. They began trying to extinguish the fire. Walker’s employees were attempting to reach into the car trying to undo his seat belt. They were using at least seven fire extinguishers but they were unable to put out the fire before firefighters and police came on the scene and took over for them.
Some of the fire rescue units had to put several employees in squad cars because they would not leave the area or stop fighting the fire, the individual added, they would not give up.
Sadly it was in vain and Walker and Rodas both lost their lives in the wreck. Further information is pending delivery of dental records for each man. Without these identifying records, Walker nor Rodas can be officially autopsied.
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Update:
It has been confirmed that actor Paul Walker’s autopsy was finally completed, but the details over the examination were still pending.
A spokesperson for the county of Los Angeles coroner’s department stated on Tuesday that the “physical activity” part of the autopsies of two bodies, thought to be of Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, had been completed.
However, nothing, as of yet, had been concluded from either examination. Identification of each body is also still pending and is not expected to happen until tonight or even possibly tomorrow morning at the latest.
Walker, age 40, and Rodas, age 38, both died on Saturday in a fiery wreck, the details of which are in the above story.
Paul Walker Engulfed in Flames
The Fast and Furious star Paul Walker was ironically killed in a car accident on Saturday. Walker’s car crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. in Valencia. The Los Angeles County Fire Department arrived at the scene to find a vehicle engulfed in flames. The two people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
When L.A. County coroner officials arrived at the scene and could not confirm either of the victim’s names. Eventually representatives with Universal Pictures confirmed Walker’s identity. Universal Pictures states they are very heartbroken. He was one of the most respected members of the studio family. Walker belonged to the studio for nearly 14 years.
Celebrities are reacting to his death with social media including Twitter and Instagram. Zoe Saldana tweeted “A very sad day indeed, R.I.P Paul Walker.” She goes on to state there are prayers with him and his family at this sad time. Tyson Beckford also tweeted “R.I.P Paul Walker” and stated how he loved working with him on Into the Blue. The rapper Ludacris posted a photo to Instagram showing the Fast and Furious “family” holding hands while sitting around a dinner table. Even Miley Cyrus went out of her way to post on Twitter “I’m really sad about Paul Walker.”
Deputy Kim Manatt claims that the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Walker’s Twitter claimed he was attending a charity event to help aid Filipino victims from Typhoon Haiyan. He was attending the charity event for his organization called “Reach Out Worldwide” which was created in 2010. This organization was created to be a quick response first-aid organization. At the time of Walker’s death, he was working on the seventh film of the Fast and Furious franchise.
Walker began acting at age 13 with the TV Series Highway to Heaven. This series ran from 1985 through 1986. Walker made a couple of appearances by playing Todd Bryant and Eric Travers. He was said to have appeared in about three episodes of this short-lived TV series.
At only age two, Walker started his acting career by shooting a commercial for Pampers. By age 13, he was receiving one or more acting roles a year. Early in his acting career, he appeared inProgram to Kill, Monster in the Closet, Throb and I’m Telling! Though a few of these roles were minor, they were stepping-stones used to creating the impressive acting profession he had today.
Walker began with The Fast and Furious franchise back in 2001. Once he had a taste of Fast and Furious, he could not stay away. It is unknown whether the producers of Fast and Furiouswill replace him in the seventh movie or cancel it altogether. The future of this franchise is expected to go downhill now that Walker will not be starring in it.
On Walker’s Twitter account he described himself as “outdoorsman, ocean addict, adrenaline junky…and I do some acting on the side.” Walker was a beloved actor and devoted father. Although any Fast and Furious movies made hereafter are expected to go downhill, the previous movies will be selling like crazy now. Although Walker is dead at only age 40, his memory will live on in the hearts of many.
Paul Walker’s Daughter Expresses Sorrow on Twitter (Update)
PAUL WALKER PASSES AWAY AT 40
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you that Paul Walker, star of the Fast and Furious franchise, passed away.
The star was involved in a car accident while attending a charity event. Walker was a passenger in the car, the driver also passed away.
“Brother I will miss you very much,” Vin Diesel said in a post on Instagram, adding “I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.”
To me I’ll always remember him as the teen in Pleasantville, or as the powerhouse in Running Scared.
Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of both.
Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker mourned
Fans, friends and fellow stars have been paying tribute to US actor Paul Walker, who has died in a car crash.
Walker was best-known for playing Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious films.
The 40-year-old died on Saturday when a Porsche being driven by a friend, who also died, crashed near Los Angeles.
Walker’s co-star Jordana Brewster said: “Paul was pure light. I cannot believe he is gone.” Fellow Fast & Furious actor Vin Diesel wrote that “heaven has gained a new angel”.
“Brother, I will miss you very much,” Diesel said on Twitter.
In a second message, he said: “My heart is hurting so sad. Paul Walker was a good man. RIP my friend… Sorry to the Walker family.”
Walker starred in five of the six movies in the popular Fast & Furious franchise and had started filming the seventh.
The accident happened while Walker was attending an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department 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,” a statement on the actor’sFacebook 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.”
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Paul Walker Confirmed Dead After Fiery Car Crash; ‘Fast and Furious’ Costar Tyrese Gibson Reacts
Paul Walker, the star of the “Fast and Furious” films, died after a fatal car accident on Saturday afternoon. After the news was confirmed, Tyrese, Ludacris and other co-stars have reacted via Twitter.Walker was merely a passenger in the Porsche GT when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Los Angeles and collided with a tree. The sports car immediately went up in flames and by the time the fire was extinguished, Walker and the driver were already dead.
The name of the driver has not been released yet and it hasn’t been confirmed what caused the driver to lose control although investigators do believe speed was a serious factor in the accident.
While social media users were hoping the tragic news was a hoax, Walker’s reps used every means they could to inform his fans that this was not a hoax.
“Sadly I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon in a car crash,” Walker’s rep told E! News.
Walker’s social media pages were also sending out the heartbreaking news.
“It is with a truly heavy heart that we much confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach out Worldwide,” one rep posted on Walker’s Facebook page. “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.”
The 40-year-old actor leaves behind one daughter, Meadow Walker.News of anyone’s death is incredibly hard to handle, but it seemed like everyone in the movie business who had a chance to work with Walker found this loss exceptionally difficult.
Many stars earn a reputation for diva attitudes or outrageous scandals. Walker, on the other hand, had simply earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s rare sweet hearts and kindred spirits.
“All of us at Universal are heartbroken,” a rep for Universal Pictures expressed in a statement. “Paul was truly one of the most beloved and respected member of our studio family for 14 years, and this loss is devastating to us, to everyone involved with the ‘Fast and Furious’ films, and to countless fans. We send out deepest and most sincere condolences to Paul’s family.”
Tyrese took to Twitter where her revealed that the news was so hard for him to accept and that he still couldn’t believe it.
“My heart is hurting so bad no one can make my believe this is real,” he Tweeted. “Father God I pray that you send clarity over this cause I just don’t understand. My heart hurts it’s broken no one can convince me that this is real…. Prayer warriors please pray real hard for his only child, his daughter and family… #HeartOfAnAngel13YrsFamilyForeverWeJustCelebratedYour40thBirthday…. My God… My God… I can’t.”
“Takers” producer Will Packer sent out a Tweet as well stating that Walker was “one of the rare really truly good guys” out there and revealed that his heart was also aching.“Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark,” Ludacris Tweeted about his “Fast and Furious” co-star. “We were like brothers & our birthdays are only 1 day apart, now You will forever hold a place in all of our hearts @paulwalker legacy will live on forever R.I.P.”
The hashtag #RIPPaul began trending shortly after TMZ first broke the story last night.
Countless Instagram photos have also been posted in Walker’s memory as his fans, friends, family, and other industry co-workers try their best to cope with such a tragic loss.
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Celebrities React to Paul Walker's Death in Car Accident
Paul Walker‘s death in a tragic car crash has shocked the world and now celebrities have been pouring in tributes to the Fast & Furious star on Twitter.
Messages from people who had a chance to work with him, like his Fast & Furious franchise co-star Ludacris and his Into the Blue co-star Tyson Beckford, and other celebs who just admired his work sent out their love via the social media site.
“Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark, we were like brothers & our birthdays are only 1 day apart, now You will forever hold a place in all of our hearts @paulwalker legacy will live on forever. R.I.P,” Ludacris wrote on Instagram.
“RIP Paul Walker,loved working with you on Into the Blue. I Will miss you,” Tyson wrote on hisaccount.
Paul‘s death was confirmed by his team after he was involved in a single car accident in Southern California on Saturday afternoon (November 30).
Click inside to read tweets from celebrities sending tributes to Paul Walker…
Miley Cyrus: “im really sad about Paul Walker :(”
Rihanna: “Very Very sad news…I’m so heartbroken about this! #PW”
Ryan Phillippe: “Paul was a good dude. Conscientious & not caught up in Hollywood. He knew there was more to life & lived like it. Nice to know you brotha.”
Michael B. Jordan: “Man life is so short. People you care about can be here one min and gone the next Don’t take life for granted RIP Paul Walker 😔”
James Franco: “#paulwalker – much love to paul walker. So sad. He gave a lot of joy.”
Jaime King: “My prayers and light go out to Paul Walkers friends and family. May you rest in peace.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar: “.@RealPaulWalker May he be in peace. To his family you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Busy Philipps: “This Paul Walker news is so sad. Prayers for his little girl and all his friends and family.”
Jenna Dewan-Tatum: “Just heard the awful news about Paul Walker…so so sad. I’ve always heard such nice things about him. Prayers to his family :(”
Ali Larter: “So shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic loss of Paul Walker. My love to his family.”
Teresa Palmer: “I was so shocked to hear about @RealPaulWalker’s death. I have been a fan since his #Varsityblues days. Sending love to his daughter.”
Ariana Grande: “What a tragedy. Cherish every moment with your friends, family & loved ones. You never know what could happen. Heartbreaking #RIPPaulWalker”
Kat Dennings: “Paul Walker???? Oh my god. This is heartbreaking”
Kevin Zegers: “Thoughts and prayers to Paul Walkers family and friends. Especially his young daughter.”
Emmanuelle Chriqui: “Such a heavy heart about Paul Walker…my condolences to all his his family and friends. I heard from many what a beautiful soul he was:(”
Jesse Metcalfe: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of #PaulWalker. What a shocking tragedy! Life is so fragile. #Humbled”
Gabrielle Union: “There are no words… Someone pls say this is just another absurd internet hoax… This is awful. Awful. #RIPPaulWalker pls pray for his family, friends & fans. We’ve lost a great, laid back, sweet, cool man & father”
Tyson Beckford: “RIP Paul Walker,loved working with you on “Into the Blue”. I Will miss you.”
Zachary Levi: “I didn’t know him well at all, but I know that the world lost an incredibly kind man in Paul Walker today. So truly sad.”
Dominic Monaghan: “.@RealPaulWalker awful news. Paul was a lovely guy. Handsome as all hell and funny and cool to boot. Terrible news. My condolences.”
Scott Porter: “Immensely saddened by the loss of Paul Walker. An incredibly gentle and generous soul. Be safe out there folks. #RIPPaulWalker”
Bella Thorne: “Love and prayers to the family of Paul Walker.”
Kevin Hart: “I’m a devastated right now. My prayers & condolences go out to Paul Walkers family & friends. He was a amazing talent & will truly b missed”
Trevor Donovan: “#RIP Paul Walker …. One of the nicest, most down to earth guys in the business. Glad I had the honor of know & work with such person… If someone is vile enough to make a fake death rumor, they should be publicly flogged!…But if it is true #RIP Paul Walker gone way to soon”
Anne V: “What an unbelievably sad news. #RIPPaulWalker. My thoughts and prayers go to your loves ones”
Jenna Ushkowitz: “My thoughts and love go out to Paul’s friends and family.”
Kevin McHale: “So sad to hear about Paul Walker. So young. Can’t believe it.”
Amber Riley: “My condolences to Paul Walker’s family. Rest In Peace.”
Gabriel Macht: “Never met him…but sad to hear he’s passed in a car accident. RIP Paul Walker…#tooyoung”
Serinda Swan: “So sad to hear of the news of Paul Walkers death. Sending love to family and friends.”
Chris Daughtry: “So I’m on a flight and just see that Paul Walker died in a car crash…so very sad! Wow! Stunned”
Lance Bass: “So so sad about Paul Walker : (”
Tracie Thoms: “I can’t believe it…Wow. #RIPPaulWalker”
Mario Lopez: “RIP Paul Walker.. Eerie that the star of The Fast & The Furious died in a car accident.. God Bless his daughter”
Nolan Gerard Funk: “Shivers. Rest in peace, Paul Walker.”
Tyler Shields: “Paul Walker was such a nice guy so sad he died but at least he died doing what he loved and he went out on top sorry to see him go!”
Dot-Marie Jones: “MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO PAUL WALKERS FAMILY WHAT A TRAGIC LOSS!”
Michael Strahan: “RIP Paul Walker. Gone too soon!! Life is precious”
Jessica Gomes: “Oh my god. I am so shocked. RIP Paul Walker. I love you forever. This is devastating! I can’t believe it.”
Eli Roth: “RIP Paul Walker. Never met him but my Hostel team had just made Running Scared and everyone loved him. Condolences to his family.”
Robbie Amell: “This is so sad. Thank you for all the entertainment. #PaulWalker.”
Zelda Williams: “Not a hoax after all, but a terrible accident. Heartbreaking. RIP Paul Walker”
Katie Cassidy: “So sad, Paul Walker…. He will always be remembered”
Cara Santana: “Seems trivial 2 send a tweet, but N order 2 take a moment 2 share in the grief and send love 2 the family & loved ones of Paul Walker- RIP.”
Kyle Newman: “Much light and love to Paul Walker’s friends and family. Fantastically nice guy. Very sad news indeed.”
Ian Bohen: “I didn’t know Paul personally but fuck man I’m stunned. Sadness. Life is short. Take nothing for granted. Hug your loved ones.”
Michelle Branch: “Sad to hear about Paul Walker. A friend of a friend was there & said he was at a charity car event raising money for the Philippines. Awful!”
Brad Goreski: ‘My thoughts and prayers go out to @RealPaulWalker family. How sad. He was such a beauty on film. Those blue eyes will be missed.”
Jean-Luc Bilodeau: “Rest in peace Paul Walker. Enjoyed your movies since I was a little guy.. The Fast & The Furious movies are the reason I started loving cars. So tragic. #rip”
Dave Annable: “Wow. I’m kind of in shock about the news on Paul Walker. So sad and tragic. Prayers out to friends and family. #RIPPaulWalker”
Christopher Gorham: “So saddened to hear about @RealPaulWalker ‘s passing. May he rest in peace.”
Jamie Chung: “So tragic. Prayers go out to Paul Walkers friends and family.”
Jana Kramer: “Heartbroken. So damn sad. Life is so short. Praying for his family.”
Jack Osbourne: “RIP Paul Walker”
Josh Gad: “Shocked and stunned by the news of #PaulWalker. RIP. Far too young and far too sudden.”
Vanessa Lachey: “I just heard and am in shock. Prayers to Paul Walker’s family. Life is precious, never take a day for granted. #RIPPaulWalker”
Brenda Song: “In shock..#RIPPaulWalker my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Alyssa Milano: “No, @RealPaulWalker. No. No. No. Rest with the angels. You. Sweet boy. #beauty #love #RIP”
Lady Antebellum’s Hilary Scott: “So unbelievably sad to hear of Paul Walker’s death. Prayers going up for his family, and for all who love and admire him.”
Aaron Carter: “I grew up idolizing @Realpaulwalker I’m so saddened for his family and this stunning tragic loss … 😔”
Shane West: “Never knew you Paul Walker but I only ever heard wonderful things. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends….”
Mark-Paul Gosselaar: “RIP Paul Walker. My thoughts are with you and your family.”
Christina Perri: “life is so short. tell that person you love them. #rippaulwalker”
Rachael Leigh Cook: “Paul was a truly good person in a town of questionable characters. ..A real life tragedy if there ever was one.”
Carson Daly: “Sick about the tragic loss of #PaulWalker. I enjoyed our time together very much. Such a really nice guy. Prayers to his family and friends.”
Idris Elba: “I’m Heart broken Paul Walker, he was a mate of mine, very sad. My heart goes out to his daughter.”
Djimon Hounsou: “@RealPaulWalker may you be celebrated always! Benedictions!”
Joel Madden: “Very sad day today with the passing of Paul Walker. My family sends our love and prayers to his family. Rest in peace.”
Taryn Manning: “Your purpose was served and now you get to go home…#PaulWalker”
Cassandra Jean: “I had the pleasure of working with @RealPaulWalker a couple years ago- a great guy and true gentleman. It’s sad to see people like him go.”
Paul Walker's Daughter Having A Hard Time Dealing With His Death
Aww!
This is truly heartwrenching.
Paul Walker's death this past Saturday has made folks from Hollywood to all over the world super upset about the young actor'ssudden passing.
But the ones whom seem to be taking his death the hardest are his immediate friends and family including, unfortunately, his 15-year-old daughter Meadow.
The late star's father has spoken out about how much Paul's passing has affected Meadow, saying:
"Meadow is taking it really tough. [But] she has family around her and some very, very loving friends. They're all close. There's a lot of hugging, a lot of hand-holding.""[It's] really tough…It's hard. Every now and then I'll really break down. Talking really seems to help. Remembrances, talking about him…There's just such a tremendous amount of stories."
What makes this story even more sad is that Meadow had recently moved away from her mother and Paul's ex Rebecca McBrain.
The fifteen-year-old had moved to Los Angeles to live with her dad, and be more involved with his life.
So tragic!!!
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Walker autopsy complete; results to come Wednesday
In this April 29, 2011 file photo, actor Paul Walker poses during the photo call of the movie "Fast and Furious 5," in Rome. The industrial neighborhood where he died in a car crash is known to attract street racers. …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Autopsies have been completed on the two bodies recovered from the fiery crash that killed "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker, but the results won't be released until Wednesday, authorities said.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office said it completed autopsies Tuesday after Saturday's crash of a powerful Porsche in which Walker, a star of the mega-hit movies, and his friend were last seen riding.
Walker's publicist has said the actor was the passenger when Roger Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT crashed into a light pole and tree, then exploded in flames.
The muscular, limited-edition car is known to be not just fast — it can hit 100 mph in less than 7 seconds — but also difficult to handle. It is low to the ground, making it susceptible to bumps or debris in the road.
The families of both men have provided dental records, which will permit not only formal identification of the bodies, but also official word on whether Walker or Rodas was behind the wheel.
Results of the autopsies and identifications would not be released until Wednesday, the coroner's office said.
Walker starred in all but one of the six "Fast & Furious" blockbusters, films that glorified fast cars and dangerous driving. He had been on break from shooting the latest installment, and Universal Pictures said Tuesday that production of "Fast & Furious 7" is on hold.
Much of the film has been shot, and it is scheduled for release in July. Universal Pictures has not said how it will adjust the movie to account for Walker's death.
Meanwhile, accident investigators trying to piece together what happened were hindered by the crowds of fans that continued to flock to the crash site about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has said its investigators do not believe Rodas and Walker had been racing another car, though they were speeding on a street with a posted limit of 45 mph.
On Saturday afternoon, Walker and Rodas took what they said would be a brief drive away from a charity fundraiser and toy drive at Rodas' custom car shop.
While Rodas was Walker's financial adviser, the two had bonded over their shared love of fast cars. They co-owned an auto racing team named after Rodas' shop, Always Evolving, and Rodas drove professionally for the team on the Pirelli World Challenge circuit in 2013.
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7/8) Sheriff's deputies work near the wreckage of a Porsche that crashed into a light pole on Hercules Street near Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. A publicist for actor Paul Walker says the …
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Paul Walker's Dad Speaks Out on Son's Tragic Death, Shares How Meadow Is Coping
Paul Walker's dad is speaking out following his son's tragic death over Thanksgiving weekend.
The grief-stricken father opened up to E! News about the sudden loss of his 40-year-old son, who died in a fiery car crash on Saturday, Nov. 30 in Santa Clarita, Calif. while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide.
"He had a way when he talked to me that conveyed that he loved me a great deal," Paul Walker Sr. shared. "I don't ever remember having an argument with my son. He was kind, he was really a kind person. And he wanted people to get along with each other
Paul Walker's Dad Breaks Down in Tears Over Actor's Death: "His Heart Was So Big"
Paul Walker's father is understandably grief-stricken over the sudden loss of his son, who died in a fiery car crash at age 40 on Saturday, Nov. 30. Speaking to L.A.'s CBS2 just one day after the Fast and the Furious star lost his life, Paul Walker Sr. broke down in tears as he shared his memories on camera.
"I'm just glad that every time I saw him, I told him I loved him," an emotional Walker Sr. said. "And he would say the same thing to me." He added that the actor's brothers "are all taking it pretty hard."
Remembering Paul Walker: Fast and Furious Star Was "So Happy" Hours Before His Tragic Death
Paul Walker spent his final hours on Saturday, Nov. 30, doing what he loved: helping others by attending a charity event for his organization, Reach Out Worldwide.
Bill Townsend, who was at the event and took this photograph with the late actor yesterday afternoon, spoke to E! News exclusively following the tragic car accident.
"He had been so happy," Townsend said of the Fast and Furious star's mood that day. "He was there at the event and had managed to raise thousands and so many people had brought toys."
"So many people had come out to support the charity and he was with his friends," Townsend added. "It was a great day for him. He was so overwhelmed to have so much support."
Townsend explained that Walker's organization meant "everything" to him, and he put "everything he could" into his charity. Walker also expressed to Townsend that he wanted to aid people in disaster situations, especially in the Philippines following the devastating typhoon last month.
Townsend left at around 3 p.m., and as he was driving home, he saw the fiery scene.
Instagram"I saw the fire engines and saw the smoke and I had a horrible feeling that something terrible had happened," Townsend said. "But I never would have thought it was Paul."
Townsend described the location of the crash as an "industrial road."
"It wasn't particularly bumpy," Townsend said. "It was quite wide."
Townsend remembered his friend as a man who "loved his family and he loved cars."
"He was a fantastic man," Townsend said.
Walker had business ties with Always Evolving Performance Motors, and the Reach Out Worldwide event was held at their shop.
Newton Wimer, an engineer with the car company, expressed his condolences about the death of Walker and the driver of the vehicle, Roger Rodas. Rodas was also the CEO of Always Evolving.
"They were two fun loving men who cared tremendously about other people," Wimer told E! News exclusively shortly after the crash. "They left behind a lot of people who they loved and supported with their time and any way they could."
Wimer explained that the two men went one time around the block and "didn't come back."
"Two men who gave so much were taken today," Wimer said. "They were gone on impact."
The Los Angeles County Sheriff confirmed on Saturday evening that "speed was a factor" in the fatal collision.
A source close to Walker's family tells E! News that his loved ones are "devastated" and "in total shock."
"It is the most heartbreaking day," the source revealed. "None of us know what happened, the police are investigating and will find out what happened."
The source said that someone tried to pull the two men out of the vehicle, but they were unable to do so.
Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images"Roger and Paul were very close friends," the source said. "They were two men who loved their families more than anything. They put that before all their other business. They had the same outlook, that's why they got along so well."
"They were true friends who shared the same goals and interests," the source added.
Walker was described as an "amazing father" to daughter Meadow Walker, and he also "loved his mother more than anything in this world."
"Family came first to him," the source said. "He was an incredibly kind man. He gave so much to charity. He wasn't like all those other Hollywood types."
A worker from Always Evolving had to break the sad news to his mother, the source admitted.
"Paul adored his mother, he was incredibly close to her," the source said.
If you'd like to learn more about Walker's charity, Reach Out Worldwide, or make a donation, please visit http://www.roww.org.
Paul Walker's Biggest Movie
Pleasantville
New Line CinemaWalker romanced Reese Witherspoon as Skip Martin in this romantic comedy, about two teenagers from the 1990s who find themselves stuck in a 1950s sitcom.
The Skulls
Universal Pictures
In this psychological thriller, Walker played Caleb Mandrake, a wealthy new member of the Skulls, who strikes up a friendship and shows the ropes to another new initiate named Luke McNamara
Meet the Deedles
Buena Vista Pictures
Walker took a turn in this family comedy, playing a surfer who ends up becoming a Yellowstone park ranger who has to stop a former ranger out for revenge.
Takers
Screen Gems
The actor played John Rahway, a professional bank robber who tries to pull off a heist of an armored car for a $20 million payoff with his fellow robbers, played by the likes of Idris Elba and Chris Brown.
Fast and Furious
Universal Pictures
The film franchise gave the actor one of his most notable roles--Brian O' Conner--a car racing fugitive who was always trying to evade authorities with his ladylove (Jordana Brewster).
She's All That
Miramax
The thesp took on the role of Dean Sampson Jr. in this romantic comedy, which also starred Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook. In the film, he made a bet with Prinze that he couldn't turn a geek into the prom queen.
Varsity Blues
Paramount Pictures
Walker played dreamy high school quarterback Lance Harbor in the sports drama; The football player ended up having to give up his dream after he continued to play on an injured knee.
Joy Ride
20th Century Fox
In this thriller about a road trip gone seriously bad, Walker and his his group of friends tried to outsmart and outdrive a serial killer trucker.
Into the Blue
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Columbia Pictures
In this action flick, Walker plays a diver who gets into trouble when he discovers a hidden treasure and a drug lord comes back to claim what he's lost.
Hours
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The actor played newly single dad Nolan in this drama flick about a father who struggles to keep his infant daughter alive in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Flick Pics: Fast & Furious 6
Paul Walker
Universal Pictures
Hands up! The Fast & Furious team is back together and everyone is fighting for survival.
Vin Diesel & Luke Evans
Universal Pictures
It doesn't look like this conversation will end well.
Jordana Brewster
Universal Pictures
Don't let her good looks fool you. The actress is ready for action.
Dwaye Johnson & Gina Carano
Universal Pictures
The Secret Service Agents are ready for battle.
Michelle Rodriguez
Universal Pictures
The actress protects herself from the enemies at large.
Vin Diesel
Universal Pictures
The flashy rides and fast vehicles are back in action.
Luke Evans
Universal Pictures
With Dwayne Johnson out to get him, the leader tries to escape.
Gal Gadot, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker & Tyrese Gibson
Universal Pictures
The wanted fugitives take time to strategize and develop a game plan.
Tyrese Gibson
Universal Pictures
Car chase! Fans can look forward to plenty of suspenseful moments
Dwayne Johnson
Universal Pictures
Don't mess with The Rock! The actor looks stronger than ever in the new flick
Gal Gadot
Universal Pictures
Don't cross this actress or else..
Sung Kang
Universal Pictures
The street racer is more than willing to help Vin Diesel's crew.
Michelle Rodriguez
Universal Pictures
With tools in hand, the actress makes sure her car is fast and furious for the road.
Paul Walker
Universal Pictures
With more threats looming, the actor tries to keep his cool.
Paul Walker
Universal Pictures
We will try our best not to get too distracted from the actor's good looks
Jordana Brewster & Paul Walker
Universal Pictures
Trouble awaits this dynamic duo!
Vin Diesel & Michelle Rodriguez
Universal
The former couple try to work out their differences. However, can they both be trusted?
Tyrese Gibson
Universal Pictures
Time to load up and prepare for the fight of his life.
Gina Carano
Universal Pictures
The action-star actress looks appropriately tough.
Paul Walker’s Daughter, Meadow Walker: A Memory and Reaction to a Tragic Death
t is with a heavy heart that I report that actor Paul Walker died in a car crash on Saturday November 30th in Southern
California. Paul was a passenger in a car that appears to have
lost control and careened into a tree, engulfing it in flames.
He is survived by his daughter Meadow who is now 15 and had moved from Hawaii to California to be closer to
her father. When I had the privilege of meeting Paul,
Meadow was just a little girl no older than 7 years old, and you could tell how proud he was of her. He brought
her and her mother – his ex-girlfriend Rebecca McBrain – to a resort in Kahala that
I worked at on a number of occasions to hang out by the pool and beach.
Paul was obviously a handsome man, but to see him in person interacting with his family was to realize what
a gentleman and kind person he was. I was pretty young then myself but I remember being inspired at how
Paul and Rebecca – who were no longer a couple – were not just civil but loving to each other but made it
a point to give their daughter a great day and a great memory. It was clear that she was their world and
all that mattered. It inspired me then and it inspires me now.
Paul Walker served as best man in brother's wedding 6 weeks before crash
Paul Walker served as best man in
brother's wedding 6 weeks before crash
