"Fast And The Furious" Actor Paul Walker Killed In Fatal Car Crash
The star of the "Fast And Furious" movie franchise died in Southern California, along with friend Roger Rodas, after the Porsche they were in crashed violently into a light pole, 2 trees and a sign.
Vin Diesel Posts A Picture Of The Last Scene He Did With Paul Walker On Facebook
- Star Vin Diesel posted on Facebook that the movie will be released April 10, 2015, following a delay in production due to Paul Walker's death. Fast & Furious 7 will be released April 10, 2015, star Vin Diesel announced Sunday night on Facebook.
- Sources had originally suggested Universal Studios would continue with production on the seventh Fast & Furious film after Walker's death in a car accident. Shortly afterwards, the studio said it would be shutting production down to "assess all options available." A week later, The Hollywood Reporter said production was back on, with work to continue in January using a rewritten script that would give Walker an "honorable" send-off.
Rumour Says That Justin Bieber Will Appear In "Fast 7" And May Replace Paul Walker's Character
- After Paul Walker’s death on November 30, rumors surrounding the future of the Fast and Furious film franchise have circulated heavily on social media. One of those rumors states that pop star Justin Bieber will replace Walker in the seventh installment of the series, which had been shooting at the time of the actor’s death.
- The idea proposed is to put none other than Justin Bieber in the movie. Whether the idea is to actually replace Walker with Bieber playing the same character, or if some other idea is being worked out isn’t entirely clear.
- While the idea of Bieber receiving even a short appearance may seem like a bad joke, it seems that some beg to differ. Ludacris, for example, would like to see Bieber in the movie, as stated in an interview for hollywoodlife.
Paul Walker's 15-Year-Old Daughter Meadow Took It "Really Hard"
- Driving his daughter, Meadow Rain, to school in the morning, "I just shut up, sit back and stay quiet," he said in an interview in 2011, when she was about to turn 13. "She opens up and reveals a whole lot. The trick is to not ask questions, just listen. I'm figuring it out."
- Paul Walker's father said that when he saw Meadow after the accident they "did a lot of hugging, a lot of hugging. She’s really broken up, [she took it] really hard."
- Meadow grew up in Hawaii, but moved in with Paul in 2011. "Paul was so close to her," Walker, Sr. said. "He wanted to take a little hiatus so he could spend [more time with her]. He said, 'Dad, she’s 15, she’s going to be gone soon.’”
"Fast And Furious 7" Shuts Down In Light Of Paul Walker's Passing
- The cast of Fast & Furious 7 will be taking some time off to grieve. Universal Pictures announced in a new statement on Wednesday, Dec. 4 that they will be shutting down production on the franchise following the tragic death of actor Paul Walker.
- “Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul’s immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers. At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on 'Fast & Furious 7' for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise."
"Fast And Furious" Releases Tribute Video For The Late Paul Walker
- Adding to the continuing outpouring of tributes for “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker, the action franchise released a tribute video for the late actor on its YouTube account Wednesday, 4 Dec 2013.
Celebrities Like Justin Bieber, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Saldana And More Expressed Their Condolences And Disbelief
- "Heavy heavy heart tonight. Paul Walker was a genuinely good, sweet, kind, laid back, loving person. Sending much love to his family." - Olivia Wilde
- "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
Paul Walker And Roger Rodas Were Driving The Porsche To Check What Was Wrong With The Car
- A witness reportedly knew that Paul Walker and Roger Rodas took the drive in the first place because the red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT was stalling and they wanted to solve the issue, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- The trouble-prone Porsche that “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker was riding in when he died in a crash suffered a mechanical failure that was likely caused by a power steering fluid leak, a new report said Monday.
- Unnamed sources at Always Evolving told TMZ that they saw evidence of a "fluid burst" followed by a fluid trail at the accident site, indicating the supercar may have suffered a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
- According to the NY Post, “The sources said that the lack of skid marks until just before the point of impact suggests the driver didn’t have control of the speeding car’s steering.
Driver In Fatal Paul Walker Car Crash Identified As Friend And Business Partner Roger Rodas
- The driver of the car involved in Saturday's fatal crash, which killed Hollywood actor Paul Walker, has been named as former race car driver Roger Rodas - according to a Santa Clarita radio station.
- According to the New York Daily News, Rodas is survived by two children, one of whom tried to save him after the crash.
- The pair met when they raced cars together at various events, and Rodas later became Paul's business partner and financial adviser in 2007. Rodas, 38, was the CEO of Always Evolving, a car customisation shop, where Saturday's charity event was being held.
- Always Evolving represented Reach Out Worldwide, a charity set up by Rodas for Walker when the actor was part of an aid response team in Haiti following the earthquake in 2010. Rodas was also involved in education-supporting charity, The Asomugha Foundation.
- Rodas helped Walker find a creative solution for maintaining his passion for cars and racing without having them become a financial burden. Maintaining and transporting his fleet requires several full-time professionals, and Walker had been funding the operation out of his own pocket.
- Rodas suggested an alternative: that Walker create an incorporated race shop that is bonded and insured, and that brings in income by also doing work for other drivers.
Horrifying Photos Of The Porsche Reduced To Crumpled Wreck In Which Paul Walker Died
WATCH: Video Footage From The Scene Of Paul Walker's Car Crash
The 40-year old actor was reported as dead on Saturday afternoon in a single car accident that resulted in an explosion in Southern California
- TMZ first reported Saturday evening that the 40-year-old actor was killed when the Porsche he was riding in slammed into either a pole or tree and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, Calif.
Publicists later confirmed on Facebook and Twitter that Walker and the car’s driver were killed
- “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 message on Walker’s official Facebook page said.
