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Paul Walker, best known for his role in the The Fast and the Furious movies, is dead at 40.
His publicist Ame Van Iden said Walker died on Saturday afternoon.
The actor's representatives released a statement on his official Facebook Page:
"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."
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Walker played Brian O'Conner in the popular Fast & Furious franchise. The seventh installment was currently in the process of filming at the time of the crash, according to IMDB.
He also starred in the suspense drama, Hours, which is due for release this month.
The actor reportedly died after a single-car accident and explosion in Santa Clarita, California, the website TMZ reported.
His publicist Ame Van Iden said Walker died on Saturday afternoon.
The actor's representatives released a statement on his official Facebook Page:
"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."
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported that both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Walker played Brian O'Conner in the popular Fast & Furious franchise. The seventh installment was currently in the process of filming at the time of the crash, according to IMDB.
He also starred in the suspense drama, Hours, which is due for release this month.
The actor reportedly died after a single-car accident and explosion in Santa Clarita, California, the website TMZ reported.