Monday, December 9, 2013
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December 5, 2013 - BeforeItsNews - Paul Walker Crash Photos with their bodies (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
Paul Walker Death Photos And Autopsy Results (Graphic Images And Video)
Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:23
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The victims were so horribly disfigured that the coroner had to use dental records to identify Walker and Rodas, and to determine which one of them was behind the wheel.
By Susan Duclos
The autopsy results from the death of actor Paul Walker has been released and they determine that Walker was alive after impact and before the car burst into flames. Toxicology reports will still take six to eight weeks according to the coroner.
Walker died from “combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries,” meaning the initial impact and severe burn injuries.
They have also ruled that the impact itself resulted in the death of the driver, Roger Rodas.
While authorities have determined speed was a factor in the deaths and crash, they have not determined the cause of the crash.
The New York Daily News:The victims were so horribly disfigured that the coroner had to use dental records to identify Walker and Rodas, and to determine which one of them was behind the wheel.
The images below are graphic and sent to me via email from BIN reporter N. Morgan, one provides an outline of the bodies as they were found.
December 6, 2013 - HollywoodReporter - Vin Diesel is Comforted by Paul Walker's Mother
Vin Diesel: Paul Walker's Mother Comforted Me After His Death
The actor says he "broke down" in front of his late costar's family, with Walker's mother telling him "you lost your other half."
Vin Diesel says after hearing of the death of Paul Walker, he sought out the late actor's mother, hoping to give her comfort. Instead, she ended up lending him strength.
"I thought they needed my strength, but realized when I got there and broke down before his family, that it was I who needed theirs," Diesel wrote on Facebook Friday. "His mother hugged me and said I am so sorry... I said sorry? You're the mother who lost a son?... She said yes, but you lost your other half..."
Diesel previously penned a tribute for his Fast & Furious costar, who was killed in a car crash Nov. 30. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Diesel wrote: "Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now...and the profound impact your full life has had on it, on us...on me...I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were...on and off screen."
Walker, 40, died in Valencia, Calif. during a break from filming Universal's Fast & Furious 7. He was killed when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT in which he was a passenger crashed. The driver was Roger Rodas, a well-respected financial adviser.
Walker's family has asked his fans to donate to the late actor's charity, Reach Out WorldWide, a network of professionals with first-responder skill sets who volunteer when disasters strike to augment relief efforts on a worldwide basis. Donations can be made through the organization's website.
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Diesel previously penned a tribute for his Fast & Furious costar, who was killed in a car crash Nov. 30. In a Facebook post Tuesday, Diesel wrote: "Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now...and the profound impact your full life has had on it, on us...on me...I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were...on and off screen."
Walker, 40, died in Valencia, Calif. during a break from filming Universal's Fast & Furious 7. He was killed when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT in which he was a passenger crashed. The driver was Roger Rodas, a well-respected financial adviser.
Walker's family has asked his fans to donate to the late actor's charity, Reach Out WorldWide, a network of professionals with first-responder skill sets who volunteer when disasters strike to augment relief efforts on a worldwide basis. Donations can be made through the organization's website.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
December 4, 2013 - Paul Walker death: Coroner plans more tests before autopsy complete
The Los Angeles County coroner's office will likely take several more weeks before presenting a final autopsy report for “Fast and Furious” star Paul Walker, who died Saturday in a car crash in Santa Clarita.
Preliminary results released Wednesday said Walker died from a combination of traumatic injuries and burns after the Porsche he was riding in crashed and erupted in flames. The car's driver, 38-year-old Roger Rodas, died from traumatic injuries, coroner's officials said.
Further details about the crash and deaths will be provided when the autopsy report is completed, officials said. Results of toxicology tests -- common in autopsies -- will not be available for six to eight weeks.
Los Angeles County Coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said the men died "within seconds" of the crash.
The deaths have been ruled an accident, with the injuries occurring as the result of "auto versus fixed object." Although witnesses confirmed that Rodas and Walker were in the car, the men were positively identified through dental records.
They were killed about 3:30 p.m. Saturday when the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT crashed into a pole and several trees on Hercules Street in Santa Clarita.
Detectives have not determined what caused the crash, but a preliminary investigation indicates speed was a factor, Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said.
Just how fast the car was moving is to be determined. The speed limit on the street is 45 mph.
Friends have told authorities the high-performance Porsche was not street racing at the time, and L.A. County sheriff's officials say eyewitnesses did not see a second car.
The limited-production, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has a history of being difficult to control.
The sports car is capable of reaching 100 mph in under seven seconds. It was built without the stability management system that most Porsche models are equipped with.
Jeremy Clarkson, co-host of the BBC's "Top Gear" television show, said during his review of the car: "You need to be awake to drive this fast. It really isn't an easy car to control. The clutch is brutal, the power is savage and the handling ... you really are on a knife edge. But if you put in the effort, boy, oh boy do you get the rewards.
"It is a phenomenon -- mind-blowingly good. Make a mistake, it bites your head off.”
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December 4, 2013 - Big questions in Walker crash probe
- updated 3:18 PM EST 12.04.13Big questions in Walker crash probe
December 4, 2014 - Paul Walker Died Within Seconds of Crash, Coroner Rules
Paul Walker died from the "combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries" in Saturday's car accident in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office reported today.
Walker, 40, was the passenger in a 2005 Porsche driven by financial adviser Roger Rodas, 38, that crashed and then erupted in flames after striking a light pole and tree.
Walker, 40, was the passenger in a 2005 Porsche driven by financial adviser Roger Rodas, 38, that crashed and then erupted in flames after striking a light pole and tree.
The coroner's office told ABC News that two different doctors did autopsies on the two men. They found that Rodas died on impact, with Walker dying "maybe" a few seconds after from the combined effects of the impact and the fire.
"Both deaths have been ruled by the coroner to be accidents," the report adds.
The report confirms that the two men who died in the vehicle were in fact Walker and Rodas, after reports earlier in the week that dental records were needed to identify the deceased.
Toxicology reports are expected in six to eight weeks.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators are still trying to determine the cause of Saturday's crash, which claimed the life of the "Fast & Furious" star and his friend. They have said speed was a factor.
Sheriff's detective Jeff Maag told People magazine the driver "was doing well over 45 [mph] – [it's] fair to say at least twice that."
That means Maag believes Rodas was going at least 90 mph on a street where the limit was just 45.
He added it will take days or weeks to complete the investigation and conclude how fast the car was going and whether mechanical problems caused the crash.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
December 2, 2013 - Paul Walker death: Eight-year-old son of Porsche driver Roger Rodas tried to rescue his father
The eight-year-old son of Roger Rodas was one of the first to try and rescue his father after the car he was travelling in with actor Paul Walker crashed and burst into flames.
December 2, 2013 - Paul Walker, Roger Rodas fatal crash described by witnesses
Children write messages on a canvas set against a burned tree trunk at the roadside memorial for actor Paul Walker in Valencia, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Walker is believed to have been a passenger in the car that crashed and burned on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 as a charity event at a nearby car shop was winding down.(AP Photo/The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, Ryan Fonseca) ( Ryan Fonseca )
Valencia -- Witnesses that came upon the scene of Saturday's fiery solo car crash that killed internationally renowned actor Paul Walker of "Fast & Furious" fame and former race car driver Roger Rodas said they watched helplessly as the pair inside the vehicle were quickly engulfed in flames.
Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene at the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop but were unable to save either of the two men. Both were declared dead at the scene of the collision, according to county fire dispatch supervisor Kyle Sanford. Authorities late Saturday said speed was a factor.
"The fire was too big -- we couldn't do anything. It was 15 or 20 feet high," said Brandon Torp, 28, of Santa Clarita, who said he was one of the first people on the scene.
Torp said he and at least three others grabbed fire extinguishers from the custom car shop, Always Evolving, where a charity event for Walker's organization Reach Out Worldwide was winding down at an industrial center.
"We were trying to put it out, but we got pushed away by the fire department and the sheriff's," Torp, who said he knew both men, added. "It all happened so quick. It just got swarmed with people so fast and everything was kind of crazy."
One of Walker's close friends, which Torp only knew by the name "Newt" ran to the front of the car and tried to pull Walker out but "sheriff's pushed him away" because of the danger, Torp said.
Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Investigator Dana Bee said though investigators obviously had information about the possible identity of the badly burned bodies, they officially remained listed as John Does at the coroner's office pending positive identification.
"They are not identifiable by conventional means, and that includes fingerprints," Bee said. "So, we've established contact with representatives from both families."
Coroner's investigators were working to compare dental records of Walker and Rodas to the teeth of the men killed in Saturday's crash and said the investigation was ongoing.
Torp's father Jim Torp, also of Santa Clarita, also attended the event and said he heard a "big bang," saw smoke and asked the employees of Always Evolving to check it out. While some initially thought it was smoke from a special effects business, they soon realized that it was a car accident and that Walker and Rodas were trapped inside, he said.
"They grabbed their fire extinguishers, they came up here and there was nothing they could do for them," Jim Torp said.
While racing between cars is known to sometimes happen in that area, the Torps said they do not believe Rodas and Walker were racing at the time of the crash.
Walker of the "Fast & Furious" movie series and Rodas, who were partners of Always Evolving, were laughing and enjoying themselves at the car show and toy drive held at the custom car shop minutes before the fiery crash claimed their lives.
Statements from witnesses and those close the pair have confirmed their deaths.
"Thank you all for your condolences and prayers while we mourn the loss of our loved ones," said a posting Sunday on the Always Evolving Facebook page.
On Sunday, more than a hundred fans of Walker and Rodas gathered at a large memorial at the crash site that was laden with flowers, votive candles and condolences for the families as curious drivers slowly drove by the site.
Patty and Sean Kelly, also of Santa Clarita, were at the memorial to pay their respects since they and their five children, most of whom are grown and live out of the area, are big fans of Walker's.
"We're sad, he was a great actor and a great humanitarian," Patty Kelly said. "It's hard to believe."
Sean added; "Our kids followed his movies pretty closely and we felt we had to come here because our kids are all spread around...We figured we'd pay our respects on behalf of our kids."
Brothers Daniel and Louie Macatangay of Koreatown, who became huge fans of the "Fast & Furious" movies while living in their native Philippines, were also at the crash site to offer their respects to Walker.
"I got into racing (in the Philippines) by watching his first movie, 'Fast & Furious'" said Louie Macatangay, 24. "He opened my mind to everything."
The brothers also said they appreciated Walker's efforts to help raise funds for the disaster-prone Philippines in the wake of the nation's recent earthquake and typhoon.
On a memorial board, fans wrote messages, such as "RIP Paul and Roger, we will be thinking of you, forever in our hearts" and "Race in Paradise."
Fellow actors and friends have continued to take to social media to express shock and dismay at the news of the accident.
"Brother, I will miss you very much. Heaven has gained a new angel. Rest in peace," Vin Diesel said of Walker on Twitter. The two starred in several of the "Fast & Furious" movies together, and were filming "Fast & Furious 7" at the time of Walker's death.
Walker, a Glendale native who attended Village Christian School in Sun Valley, also starred in the suspense drama, "Hours," which is set for release this month.
Staff Writer Brian Day contributed to this report.
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December 1, 2013 - Who is Roger Rodas? Profile of the driver who died in car crash with Paul Walker
Roger Rodas has been named as the driver in the fatal accident that killed film star Paul Walker.
The 38-year-old was driving a Porsche Carrera GT which lost control and hit a tree before bursting into flames.
Pictures from the scene show the true extent of the tragic car crash that claimed the friends' lives.
There is no suggestion anyone was to blame for the crash which happened when the car hit a tree and before bursting into flames in Los Angeles.
The 38-year-old was driving a Porsche Carrera GT which lost control and hit a tree before bursting into flames.
Pictures from the scene show the true extent of the tragic car crash that claimed the friends' lives.
There is no suggestion anyone was to blame for the crash which happened when the car hit a tree and before bursting into flames in Los Angeles.
He owned a car customisation business
Rodas was the co-owner of a car customisation business in Santa Clarita, California.Fast & Furious star Walker was named also named as a co-owner of the Always Evolving shop which describes itself as “The source for all of your automotive passions.”
He raced with Walker
Roads and Walker had raced each other in the Pirelli World Challenge Series. According to Auto Week, they raced at a number of other racing events including 25 Hours of Thunderhill.It’s claimed Walker’s busy schedule meant he was unable to be involved as much as he would have liked.
He did a lot of charity work
They are big charity workers and were on their way to an event for Walker’s founded fundraiser Reach Out Worldwide.The charity was part of an aid response team to help those connected to the devastating earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Rodas also did charity work for The Asomugha Foundation.
Was a petrol head but kept it green
He also owned a recycling plant in Central America and is also active in "waste to energy power plants and wind farms".Walker previously said of their charitable efforts: “Instead of just writing a cheque, we’re seeing how much more bang for the buck we can get by giving of ourselves and spending every dollar on the cause. It gives you a lot of hope.”
He was Walker's financial adviser
It’s reported Rodas was “one of America’s top wealth management advisors” and apparently boasted an impressive list of clients in his portfolio.His relationship with Walker was not just on a personal level but the pair turned professional as Rodas became Walker’s financial advisor, according to a Merrill Lynch profile.
The same piece writes how Rodas had worked at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America for 20 years and has been named on a list of America’s Top 1000 Financial Advisers in 2010, 2011, 2012.
His best competitive race was in Walker's Mustang
He’s had eight competitive races. In April, he crashed into a wall at a Pirelli World Challenge practice session.So he could finish the race, Walker loaned his Ford Mustang Boss 302S and achieved his best position with a second place finish in the Pirelli Porsche Driver’s Cup Series championship in 2012.
His World Challenge profile states he was a native of El Salvador but lived in California.
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December 3, 2013 - Paul Walker And Roger Rodas Were Not Street Racing, Officials Say
LOS ANGELES (AP) – While the neighborhood where "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker died in a fiery crash is known to attract street racers, law enforcement officials do not believe the Porsche he and a friend were riding in had been racing another car.
Accident investigators "have received eyewitness statements that the car involved was traveling alone at a high rate of speed," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement Monday. "No eyewitness has contacted the (department) to say there was a second vehicle."
Walker and his friend and fellow fast-car enthusiast Roger Rodas died Saturday when Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT smashed into a light pole and tree, then exploded in flames. The posted limit was 45 mph.
The two had taken what was expected to be a brief drive away from a charity fundraiser and toy drive at Rodas' custom car shop in the Southern California community of Valencia, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Walker's publicist said the action star was the passenger.
The crash happened on a street that forms an approximately 1-mile loop amid industrial office parks. It is rimmed by hills and relatively isolated from traffic, especially on weekends when the businesses are closed.
"It's well-known out here that that's a hot spot for street racers," California Highway Patrol Sgt. Rick Miler said.
Skid marks are a testament to past antics on the loop. The sheriff's department, which polices the neighborhood, said Saturday's wreck was not the first speed-related crash there, but would not reveal specifics.
Meanwhile, investigators are consulting video from security cameras, talking to witnesses and analyzing physical evidence such as on-board computer data from the Porsche.
A steady stream of fans has flocked to the crash site to leave flowers, candles and memorabilia from the action films.
On Monday night, a private memorial for survivors and the cast and crew of the "Fast & Furious" movies was held inside a white tent erected around the crash site. When it was over, Walker's co-star Vin Diesel emerged to thank fans for paying their respect to the actor.
"Thank you for coming and showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciated him," Diesel said to the crowd, using the bullhorn of a police cruiser.
Officials have not named either person found in the car. The bodies were so badly burned by the fire that engulfed the wreck that dental records will be needed to confirm their identities.
Walker and Rodas had bonded over their shared love of fast cars.
Rodas, 38, and Walker, 40, co-owned an auto racing team named after Rodas' shop, Always Evolving. Rodas was a financial adviser as well as a professional driver who competed in 10 Pirelli World Challenge GTS races in 2013. He finished second in rookie of the year standings, circuit spokesman Dave Drimmie said.
Walker starred in all but one of the six "Fast & Furious" blockbusters. He had been on break from shooting the latest installment; Universal Pictures has not said what it plans to do with "Fast & Furious 7," currently slated for a July release.
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Accident investigators "have received eyewitness statements that the car involved was traveling alone at a high rate of speed," the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement Monday. "No eyewitness has contacted the (department) to say there was a second vehicle."
Walker and his friend and fellow fast-car enthusiast Roger Rodas died Saturday when Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT smashed into a light pole and tree, then exploded in flames. The posted limit was 45 mph.
The two had taken what was expected to be a brief drive away from a charity fundraiser and toy drive at Rodas' custom car shop in the Southern California community of Valencia, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Walker's publicist said the action star was the passenger.
The crash happened on a street that forms an approximately 1-mile loop amid industrial office parks. It is rimmed by hills and relatively isolated from traffic, especially on weekends when the businesses are closed.
"It's well-known out here that that's a hot spot for street racers," California Highway Patrol Sgt. Rick Miler said.
Skid marks are a testament to past antics on the loop. The sheriff's department, which polices the neighborhood, said Saturday's wreck was not the first speed-related crash there, but would not reveal specifics.
Meanwhile, investigators are consulting video from security cameras, talking to witnesses and analyzing physical evidence such as on-board computer data from the Porsche.
A steady stream of fans has flocked to the crash site to leave flowers, candles and memorabilia from the action films.
On Monday night, a private memorial for survivors and the cast and crew of the "Fast & Furious" movies was held inside a white tent erected around the crash site. When it was over, Walker's co-star Vin Diesel emerged to thank fans for paying their respect to the actor.
"Thank you for coming and showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciated him," Diesel said to the crowd, using the bullhorn of a police cruiser.
Officials have not named either person found in the car. The bodies were so badly burned by the fire that engulfed the wreck that dental records will be needed to confirm their identities.
Walker and Rodas had bonded over their shared love of fast cars.
Rodas, 38, and Walker, 40, co-owned an auto racing team named after Rodas' shop, Always Evolving. Rodas was a financial adviser as well as a professional driver who competed in 10 Pirelli World Challenge GTS races in 2013. He finished second in rookie of the year standings, circuit spokesman Dave Drimmie said.
Walker starred in all but one of the six "Fast & Furious" blockbusters. He had been on break from shooting the latest installment; Universal Pictures has not said what it plans to do with "Fast & Furious 7," currently slated for a July release.
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December 3, 2013 - 5 things to know about Roger Rodas, who died with Paul Walker
Here are five things to know about him:
He was married and had two young children
The 38-year-old El Salvador native was known as a loving family man, CNN affiliate KCAL reported.
His young son was among the first to arrive at the scene after the accident, said Jim Torp, a car enthusiast who was at the same charity event as Rodas and Walker. "I knew his son was heading towards the accident. And he got past me because he knew there was a fire and he wanted to see it. But he didn't know it was his dad until he saw the car."
He was a financial planner
Rodas was a managing director of wealth management for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. His LinkedIn profile noted that he was recognized on Barron's list of America's top 1,000 advisers each year from 2010 to 2012. Walker was a client; Rodas reorganized his portfolio, according to Merrill Lynch.
He loved racing
Rodas met Walker at a California race club. He was driving a Porsche that Walker had previously owned. "Soon the two were racing side by side," and at one point teamed up "with two professional drivers in a pro-am 25-hour endurance race" in Thunder Hill, California, Merrill Lynch says on its website.
He created and owned a racing shop
Rodas was the owner of Always Evolving, a racing shop in Los Angeles. He was also captain of its racing team. Walker is listed as a driver on the team, according to the team's website.
On its Facebook page, the shop posted a message Sunday: "Thank you all for your condolences and prayers while we mourn the loss of our loved ones." The post has hundreds of comments, including this from Natalie White: "RIP Paul and Roger. You two will be missed, and your lives will be remembered and shared in the memories you left behind in your friends, family, and fans."
He was a philanthropist
First, Rodas had a charity of his own, raising money to help orphans and widows in El Salvador. Then, he and Walker created Reach Out Worldwide, a network of first responders who help in the wake of natural disasters. The organization was holding a charity event, which Rodas and Walker attended just before the car they were in crashed nearby.
Courtesy of CNN
Sunday, December 1, 2013
November 30, 2013 - One of the Final Photos Taken of Paul Walker with Bill Townsend
A friend lost: Tech entrepreneur and author Bill Townsend posted this picture of himself with Paul Walker taken hours before the actor's tragic death in a car accident in California
November 30, 2013 - Actor Paul Walker Car Crash Photos in Order
"Fast & Furious" star 40-year-old Paul Walker died Saturday on November 30, 2013, around 3:30PM when his 38-year-old friend Roger Rodas and him lost control of Roger's 2005 red Porsche, hit a light-pole, and then burst into flames after hitting a tree. Both men died.
People have been requesting to see crash photos so I found them and have posted them in chronological order. I mean no disrespect nor offense as I am a fan of racing and acting.
THE INITIAL CRASH
BYSTANDERS TRIED TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES THEMSELVES
THE WRECKAGE AFTER THE FLAMES WERE OUT
BLANKET IS ALLEGEDLY COVERING PAUL & ROGER
People have been requesting to see crash photos so I found them and have posted them in chronological order. I mean no disrespect nor offense as I am a fan of racing and acting.
THE INITIAL CRASH
BYSTANDERS TRIED TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES THEMSELVES
THE WRECKAGE AFTER THE FLAMES WERE OUT
BLANKET IS ALLEGEDLY COVERING PAUL & ROGER
December 1, 2013 - Paul Walker's long-term girlfriend 'broken up' over star's tragic death as teenage daughter struggles to cope with 'horrible' news
Paul Walker’s girlfriend is ‘broken up’ over his death as the couple were hoping for a ‘bright future’ together, MailOnline can reveal.
Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, is being comforted by her mother Julie as she struggles to cope with the ‘horrible’ news, relatives said.
She has reportedly been dating Walker since 2006 when she was just 16 and he was 33 - but the 17-year age gap has been no barrier to them both finding love.
‘They had their ups and downs but they were together and looking to spend a bright future together.
Jasmine’s presence in Walker’s life may have been one of the reasons why Meadow decided to move in with him earlier this year, having spent her entire childhood with her mother Rebecca McBrain, who lives in Hawaii.
Meanwhile, a fake Facebook page purporting to belong to Meadow Walker was shut down today.
Walker's reps contacted Facebook directly. On the page, the imposter paid tribute to Walker, calling him her 'real life hero'.
The teenager has not been seen since her terrible loss on Saturday.
Walker, now 40, was raised a Mormon in a working class California family, but his good looks - he was once described as a ‘young Steve McQueen’ - meant he was never lacking female attention.
He also strayed from the family values his parents instilled in him and when he was 18 faced a felony charge though he has never revealed what it was. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor.
When Rebecca got pregnant Walker was 25 but he refused to marry her, claiming that he was not mature enough even though it left him feeling like an ‘evil SOB’.
In one interview Walker said: ‘I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun. I mean, I was sleeping with her (Rebecca’s) friends, for crying out loud. You know what I mean?
‘I was an animal, and so I want to be there and my heart wants to be in it, but the mind just isn't following it’.
Walker shared custody of Meadow and has claimed that things were good between him and Rebecca.
He has said: ‘I love my daughter so much, and I love her mom too. We get along so well as a result of me playing it the way that I did.’
Walker had spent Thanksgiving with Meadow and friends and was scheduled to return to Atlanta to continue filming the seventh Fast and the Furious film when he died.
Courtesy of Daily Mail, UK
Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, is being comforted by her mother Julie as she struggles to cope with the ‘horrible’ news, relatives said.
She has reportedly been dating Walker since 2006 when she was just 16 and he was 33 - but the 17-year age gap has been no barrier to them both finding love.
Fast & Furious star Paul Walker and girlfriend Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell pictured in Hawaii in 2009. She is being comforted by her mother as she struggles to cope with the 'horrible' news of his untimely dead
Jasmine’s uncle Barton Bruner said: ‘Paul was a really good guy and Jasmine is broken up by this. I went to Thanksgiving with him, played golf with him.‘They had their ups and downs but they were together and looking to spend a bright future together.
‘This is horrible news and unexpected. Her mother is with her and she is comforting her’.
Jasmine, a college student who lives in Santa Barbara, California, was supposedly beginning to become the step-mother to Walker’s daughter Meadow, 15, even though she is only eight years older than her.
Jasmine, a college student who lives in Santa Barbara, California, was supposedly beginning to become the step-mother to Walker’s daughter Meadow, 15, even though she is only eight years older than her.
Meadow Walker is devastated by her father Paul Walker's passing
'Broken up': Student Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, is devastated after her boyfriend, actor Paul Walker, was killed in a horrific car accident on Saturday afternoon
Jasmine’s presence in Walker’s life may have been one of the reasons why Meadow decided to move in with him earlier this year, having spent her entire childhood with her mother Rebecca McBrain, who lives in Hawaii.
Meanwhile, a fake Facebook page purporting to belong to Meadow Walker was shut down today.
Walker's reps contacted Facebook directly. On the page, the imposter paid tribute to Walker, calling him her 'real life hero'.
The teenager has not been seen since her terrible loss on Saturday.
Walker, now 40, was raised a Mormon in a working class California family, but his good looks - he was once described as a ‘young Steve McQueen’ - meant he was never lacking female attention.
He also strayed from the family values his parents instilled in him and when he was 18 faced a felony charge though he has never revealed what it was. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor.
When Rebecca got pregnant Walker was 25 but he refused to marry her, claiming that he was not mature enough even though it left him feeling like an ‘evil SOB’.
Walker met his girlfriend, Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, when he was 33 and she was just 16
Fans place flowers at the scene of the car crash where actor Paul Walker was killed in the Santa Clarita area of Los Angeles on Sunday
In one interview Walker said: ‘I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun. I mean, I was sleeping with her (Rebecca’s) friends, for crying out loud. You know what I mean?
‘I was an animal, and so I want to be there and my heart wants to be in it, but the mind just isn't following it’.
Walker shared custody of Meadow and has claimed that things were good between him and Rebecca.
He has said: ‘I love my daughter so much, and I love her mom too. We get along so well as a result of me playing it the way that I did.’
Walker had spent Thanksgiving with Meadow and friends and was scheduled to return to Atlanta to continue filming the seventh Fast and the Furious film when he died.
Courtesy of Daily Mail, UK
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