Sad news out of Hollywood this morning. It has been confirmed that Paul Walker, 40, has died in a fiery car accident after leaving a charity event to support the Philippines.
His rep released this statement following the crash:
“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.”
Paul leaves behind a daughter who is 15 years old.
More details of the crash can be seen in the video below.
In the video below that, you can see TMZ’s last footage of the incredibly friendly actor.
Click here to read about Paul and his longtime girlfriend, Jasmine, as well as tweets and messages from his loved ones.