Paul Walker, Star der "Fast und Furious"-Reihe, ist am Samstag-Nachmittag bei einem Verkehrsunfall im Norden von Los Angeles ums Leben gekommen. Laut seiner Facebookseite war Walker zusammen mit einem Freund auf dem Weg zu einem Charity-Event, als der von seinem Begleiter gefahrene Porsche von der Strasse abkam und gegen einen Baum raste. Das Auto ging sofort in Flammen auf, alle Insassen starben. Hier das offizielle Statement seiner Facebookseite:
"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."
"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."