Paul Walker, star of "The Fast and the Furious" movies, died Saturday in a car crash in Southern California. He was 40.
Walker was in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles north of Los Angeles, for a charity event to benefit his organization Reach Out Worldwide when the fatal accident occurred.
He entered showbiz when he was just a toddler, and his career took off when he landed a supporting role in 1999's "Varsity Blues."
Walker is best known for his role in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, which is on its seventh film.
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He leaves behind a daughter, Meadow, 15.
Celebrities took to social media to express their condolences and disbelief.
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Ludacris, a rapper and actor who starred alongside Walker in "The Fast and the Furious" movies, posted this photo on his Instagram account: "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."
"Brother I will miss you very much," franchise co-star Vin Diesel posted on Instagram. "I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace."
