How Paul Walker died
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It seemed that such a death was more suitable for the character Brian O'Conner than for a professional actor who, as a matter of duty, knows about the dangers of unsafe driving. Alas, the actor’s funeral destroyed all speculation and doubts, becoming cruel proof: Paul Walker is really dead.
The farewell ceremony took place 14 days after the disaster; only Paul’s closest circle of friends were invited to it, and the funeral itself was not distinguished by pomp. The actor's relatives tried to hold the ceremony as quietly and modestly as possible, not wanting to attract unnecessary attention from the paparazzi.
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Due to the private nature of the funeral and little information about the accident, many fans began to wonder: how did Paul Walker die? Was his death caused by a collision, or did the actor die as a result of a car fire?
Paul Walker's date of death is November 30, 2013. The disaster occurred on the streets of Santa Clarita, California. Paul Walker and a friend were returning from a car race in Los Angeles, where he took part in a charity event to raise funds for victims of the Philippine Typhoon Haiyan.
How Paul Walker died
It wasn't just Brian O'Conner, Paul's character in The Fast and the Furious, who was attracted to fast driving. The actor was eager for drive and adrenaline in real life. November 30, 2013 - the day Paul Walker died ,
and the culprit is speeding.
At 3:30 p.m., Walker and his close friend and Reach Out Worldwide co-founder, Roger Rodas, attended the benefit. It took place in Valencia, Santa Clarita. After some time, they left the event in a red Porsche Carrera GT, which belonged to Rodas. He accelerated his car to a speed of 130-150 km/h, which was a gross excess, especially on that section of the road. The driver lost control, as a result of which the car crashed into a lamppost and a tree. The car immediately caught fire.
Paul Walker and Roger Rodas were wearing seat belts and their airbags deployed properly. But no precautions could save them from the consequences of a powerful blow and fire. Death overtook the friends on the spot.
Experts carefully examined the damaged car and studied surveillance video to determine the exact cause of Paul Walker's death..
The disaster occurred not due to damage to the car mechanism, but due to a banal excess of the speed limit. Experts found no problems with the brake or fuel system, electronics, throttle bodies or steering. But they found that the owner of the car modified the exhaust system so that his Porsche could reach higher speeds.
The journalists did not stop and began their own investigation. As it turned out, the actor theoretically had a chance to get out of the car, avoiding a fire. There is a video on the Internet that shows the collision. Smoke over the accident site is visible only after 60 seconds, and the fire begins to rage two minutes after the impact. But this is a weak hypothesis, since the “Counted Hours” star could have lost consciousness or died immediately upon impact.
An autopsy showed that there was no alcohol or drugs in the bodies of the victims.
How old was Paul Walker? In 2013, the actor celebrated his fortieth anniversary. He raised his daughter Madow Rain, who was only 15 at the time. As it turned out, Paul already had a will. He wanted all his property, valued at $25 million, to go to his daughter. He also insisted that if something happened, his mother Cheryl would become Meadow's guardian and help manage the money.
Paul's funeral took place on December 14, 2013 in Glendale, the actor's homeland. He is still alive in our hearts. With loyal friends and passionate fans, Walker's memory will live on forever!
Sudden tragedy
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The causes of the accident that took the life of Paul Walker remained unclear for some time, as did the details of the incident: the video filmed by eyewitnesses gave rise to more and more questions and guesses, but did not give answers to fans shocked by the sudden death of the actor. The video shows a car engulfed in flames, which caught fire a few minutes after the impact.
The Reelz information network shed light on the incident, collecting comments from witnesses and experts in the documentary “Collision Course.” The film examines in detail the versions of the cause of the car accident and examines the details identified by numerous examinations.
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At the time of the incident, Paul Walker's friend, former racing driver Roger Rodas, was driving. According to eyewitnesses, the speed was significantly exceeded, which, apparently, was the cause of the accident, since a subsequent examination did not reveal either alcohol or drug intoxication in the driver.
The driver lost control, the car skidded, and at a speed of 130 km/h the car flew into a tree, bounced off the impact and crashed into lampposts twice more. The collision almost tore the Porsche Carrera GT, owned by Roger Rodas, into two parts, which caused the fire. The race car driver himself died on the spot in the collision, and Walker, who was in the front passenger seat, received serious injuries, but miraculously survived.
Eyewitnesses with mobile phones immediately rushed to the wrecked car, some of them tried to help the passengers, but the Porsche suddenly burst into flames. Among the witnesses to the crash was Roger Rodas's eight-year-old son, who also attempted to pull his father's body out of the car when the flames caught fire.
Circumstances of death
The Fast and the Furious star died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. Together with a friend, they took part in a charity event to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The car skidded and crashed into a light tower.
The car of a friend who was driving skidded for several meters, after which it flew into a tree, bounced off it, and demolished a lamppost. The Porsche Carrera GT, owned by racing driver Roger Rodas, burst into flames along with people.
The fire did not occur immediately after the impact, but 1.5-2 minutes later. The bodies of the young people were so charred that there were problems with identification. However, the examination proved that Rodas died during the collision, and Paul died later. According to the contents of the protocol, “from multiple combinations of injuries and burns,” which means he burned alive.
After the impact, the fire engulfed the car, but 2 minutes before that, theoretically, it could have been saved. Moreover, eyewitnesses with mobile phones began to gather around. Among them was Roger's 8-year-old son, who miraculously escaped the car. He tried to pull out his father’s body, but did not have time - the Porsche burst into flames. As a result, all that was left of the car was a pile of twisted metal.
The cause of the car accident has not been disclosed; all that is known is that the car was speeding down the street exceeding the speed limit. The accident occurred in an area popular with street racers, but no trace of the second car was ever found.
“If one day speed kills me, don’t be upset, I was smiling at that moment,” a post written on Twitter several years ago turned out to be prophetic for him.
Accident details
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After the car was extinguished, rescuers removed charred bodies from the wreckage. To establish identities, an examination and autopsy had to be carried out, which revealed the terrible details of the accident: apparently, Paul Walker was still alive when the flames engulfed the car, as evidenced by the fumes and soot in the actor’s trachea.
He suffered multiple injuries, including broken ribs, collarbone and arm, but was still breathing minutes after the collision. Perhaps his life could have been saved if the collision had not damaged the car's engine and gas tank, which led to a fire.
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According to one of the eyewitnesses, it was not possible to get Walker out of the car because the actor was fastened and pinned by the panel in front of the seat, distorted from the impact, which further complicated the situation.
An examination established that the cause of Paul Walker's death was multiple injuries and burns received after a fire.
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In an attempt to determine the exact causes of the disaster, a thorough examination was carried out of the remains of the car, which was almost completely destroyed by the accident and fire.
According to one version put forward by Always Evolving, whose mechanic carried out a thorough inspection of the car, faulty steering and power steering play an important role in the incident. Perhaps this version is true, since experts found liquid on the asphalt near the accident site.
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The actor's friends were shocked by the sudden tragedy; Paul's unexpected death was a real shock for his colleagues. Vin Diesel, the actor's star partner in the Fast and Furious films, spoke out about the death of Paul Walker.
“Brother, I will miss you very much. I have absolutely nothing to say. Heaven welcomed a new Angel. Rest in peace,” Vin Diesel wrote about the death of Paul Walker, saying goodbye to his close friend on Instagram, after which he remained silent online for several days.
Michelle Rodriguez, who knew Paul well from the set, took the death of her colleague very hard. “I have to say that after Paul passed away, I lived like an animal for about a year. I tried to find something to do to distract myself from terrible existential thoughts, I tried not to think about how fleeting life is, about how we come into this world and how we can disappear at any moment. I did everything possible to escape from myself, and in the end, after using psychotropic substances, I realized that I was very sorry that he left me here. It was not grief for his loss, but rather jealousy that he left first,” Michelle said.
How we remember Paul Walker
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Paul's genes mixed Irish, English and German blood, thanks to which the actor since childhood could boast of an enviable appearance: blond hair, blue eyes, harmonious facial features - what else is needed for a successful career in cinema?
Paul's mother, professional model Cheryl Crabtree, thought the same thing. Already at the age of two, Paul made his debut on the silver screen in an advertisement for Pampers Diapers diapers, and as he grew older, he continued to appear in various entertainment programs.
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She cared about her son’s future and from early childhood began to pave his way into show business, instilling hard work in young Paul. The boy learned his mother's lesson, and with all diligence he passed auditions for numerous television shows, starred in commercials, received episodic roles - every year he gained experience, and his acting talent grew stronger and improved. Despite his obvious passion for acting, Walker managed to lead a varied and active life, full of interesting facts.
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For example, he graduated from a Christian school, participated in sports competitions, and was interested in history, in particular, the personality of the French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Inspired by the travels of this navigator, he even entered the California College of Biology, however, when it came to choosing between the career of an actor and a biologist, the choice was made in favor of the first option, which determined the future fate of young Paul.
Film career
With a love of acting instilled in him since childhood, Paul Walker always put his profession above his personal life, which allowed him to get a role in the popular blockbuster “Fast and Furious.”
“The Fast and the Furious” appeared on theater screens in 2001 and instantly gained popularity - the film had everything necessary to attract a wide audience: cool sports cars and charismatic actors. Paul Walker played the main role of the film, and his acting talent did not go unnoticed - after the success of “Fast and the Furious,” invitations from film studios poured in one after another. The actor's career took off, and Walker starred in several films, all in leading roles: "Nice Ride," "Trapped in Time," "Welcome to Paradise" and the sequel "2 Fast 2 Furious."
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It would seem that a successful sequel is a rarity in the world of big cinema, but the second film in the Fast and Furious series only strengthened the popularity of the young actor. So much so that Paul received an invitation to play a role in the film “Flags of Our Fathers” under the direction of the famous director Clint Eastwood, and soon after that - in the film “White Captivity”, the role in which can be considered another triumph for the actor: in the first weekend the film collected a huge box office of $200 million, and this is only in the USA!
The Fast and the Furious series of films brought Walker unprecedented fame, but he himself admitted with regret: despite the success, he never got to play the role of his dreams. The actor tried to get the role of Anakin Skywalker in 1998, but did not pass the casting due to his age: Paul turned out to be too old for the Star Wars film epic.
Circumstances of Paul Walker's death. How did the famous actor die?
Paul Walker is famous for his role in the Fast and the Furious film series, in which the heroes bravely race cars, defeating their competitors. "Fast and Furious" consists of nine films and is the most profitable and largest project of the Universal studio. It has fans all over the world, and everyone would dream of experiencing at least a little of the pleasure of driving a car, as the characters in the film do.
But in life, everything is not always as cool as on film. Paul Walker, who played Brian O'Connor, died in an accidental car accident. Fans still cannot understand the paradox of the case, others have come to terms with it, and some still doubt it. How did the famous actor die?
Day of death
On November 30, 2013, after a charity evening, the actor got into a red sports car with his friend Rodas Roger, who was the driver. It is worth saying that Walker, unlike many other stars, did not have harmful habits in the form of drinking alcohol or drugs, and tried not to keep such people in his social circle. However, on the way to the destination, the driver made a mistake and was unable to control the controls, as a result of which the car suddenly drove into a pole and a nearby tree. The fire began to spread almost immediately, and none of those in the sports car survived.
Eyewitnesses called an ambulance, which could no longer help. Within hours, Walker's agent confirmed his death, and then the news spread throughout the Internet.
Fan guesses
There are several inconsistencies and oddities in the circumstances of what happened. Firstly, according to CCTV cameras, the accident occurred late in the evening, while according to official data, it occurred at three o'clock in the afternoon. Secondly, there were some registration numbers attached to one side of the car and others to the back. This is usually done when a car is stolen, but it was Roger's property.
Most fans agree that Paul Walker decided to get more into the role of the racer from “The Fast and the Furious”, and therefore decided to try his hand at underground racing. This could explain the sports car's high speed, as well as an ornate turn that can be equated with a professional stunt gone wrong among car enthusiasts.
There is also a version that someone decided to prevent the start of filming of "Fast and the Furious", which was supposed to begin in a few days. However, the seventh part of “Fast and the Furious” was still released, and even with the character played by Walker. This was helped by sophisticated digital technologies that completely generated the appearance of the floor.
Some US residents claim to have seen the actor in stores, parking lots, shopping centers and other public places. It’s difficult to say whether this is reliable or not, but most likely it was either fiction to create a buzz around themselves, or these were people similar to Walker, and fans simply could not believe and understand the death of their idol. All experts in the form of forensic experts, law enforcement officials, as well as relatives, acquaintances and friends, assure that the person who died in a car accident on November 30 is really Paul Walker.
Memory of the actor
On December 14, after everyone had more or less come to terms with the sad event, Walker's funeral took place. They were attended by close friends and his relatives.
5 years after the actor’s death and in honor of his 45th birthday, a film called “I Am Paul Walker” was released, which talks about the hobbies, career and, in principle, moments in the life of the star.
Good friend
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On the set, Walker lived, completely devoting himself to what he loved. Perhaps this is why his colleagues on the set got along well with him and subsequently remembered him as an infinitely sincere and open person. This is how Paul began a strong friendship with Vin Diesel, his co-star in the first Fast and the Furious. Their friendship lasted for many years, the actors often appeared online in joint photographs and called each other brothers. Their connection was severed at the time of Walker's death, Vin Diesel took this loss hard. In the future, the actor named his daughter Polina - in honor of his deceased friend.
