Fast and Furious star Paul Walker passed away at the age of 40 on November 30, 2013, after sustaining injuries caused by a single-vehicle collision due to speeding.
Paul Walker was born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California. In his childhood days, he and his family was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Walker completed his graduation from Village Christian School and he majored in Marine Biology after attending various community colleges in Southern California.
His modeling career began as a toddler when he modeled for Pamper's television commercial at the age of two. During his teen days, Paul worked for many TV shows like CBS Schoolbreak Special, Highway to Heaven, Throb, Charles In-Charge, Who's The Boss?, What a Dummy., The Young and The Restless and Touched by an Angel.
In 1986, Paul Walker began his film career. He first appeared in films such as Monster in The closer, The Retaliator, Tammy, and the T-Rex, Meet the Deedles, Varsity Blues, The Skull, and many others. His breakthrough role was in 2001 released Vin Diesel starrer The Fast and the Furious. Since then Walker saw immense success in his Hollywood career.
How did Paul Walker die?
Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas were on their way to an event for Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Walker's friend Rodas was driving his 2005 Porsche Carrera GT and was traveling between 80 mph (130 km/h) and 93 mph (150 km/h) in a 45 mph (72 km/h) speed zone on Hercules Street in Valencia, California.
Due to the speeding, the car crashed into a concrete lamppost and two trees and it caught fire. While Rodas died after sustaining multiple injuries, Paul Walker died due to sustaining injuries as well as burns. Walker and Rodas' bodies were burned beyond recognition. Walker was 40 years old while his friend Rodas was 38 years old at the time of their death.
As per the officials, neither of them had any alcohol or drug traces at the time of their death. The police also ruled out mechanical issues, drag racing, or bad road conditions as the reason for their accident.
The police stated that the speeding and the aged tires of the Porche Rodas driving was the reason for their horrific accident.
When did Paul Walker die?
Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas passed away on November 30, 2013, at about 3:30 p.m. After their car collided with a concrete lamp post and two trees, it caught fire, leading to them being burned beyond recognition.
Where did Paul Walker die?
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas were speeding in a 45 mph (72 km/h) speed zone on Hercules Street in Valencia, a neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California. The curve in which Walker and Rodas' car crashed by colliding with a concrete lamp post is known as a popular spot for drifting cars.
What was Paul Walker's net worth at the time of his death?
At the time of his death, Paul Walker's net worth was $25 Million in 2013.
FAQs
Q. What was Paul Walker's age at the time of his death?
A. Paul Walker is 40 years old at the time of his death.
Q. What is Paul Walker's daughter's name?
A. Paul Walker's daughter's name is Meadow Walker.
Q. How did Paul Walker die?
A. Paul Walker died after sustaining multiple injuries and burns due to a single-vehicle collision.
Q. Where is Paul Walker's grave?
A. Paul Walker's resting place is at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.
