Paul Walker, star of The Fast and the Furious movies, died yesterday in a car crash in Southern California. He was 40. <img alt="Paul Walker" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2013/dec/Paul-Walker.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 634px;" /> Tragicu00a0end: The 40-year-old Hollywood star played the lead role in the Fast and Furious movies. Pic/AFP Walker was in Santa Clarita for a charity event to benefit his organisation Reach Out Worldwide when the fatal accident occurred. The out-of-control car struck a light pole and a tree in a business park in Valencia, bursting into flames. &ldquo;Sadly, I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon,&rdquo; his rep, Ame Van Iden, said. Walker, a resident of Santa Barbara, California, and the father of a 15-year-old girl, rose to fame as Brian O&rsquo;Conner in the popular movie franchise about illegal street racing and daring heists. &ldquo;Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless,&rdquo; co-star Vin Diesel wrote on Instagram. &ldquo;Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.&rdquo; Diesel also tweeted: &ldquo;My brother and I&hellip;..we aimed for the stars together&hellip;.and achieved more than we ever hoped we could with f&amp;f.&rdquo; u00a0

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The Fast and Furious star was going to a charity event when his car burst into flames after hitting a light pole and tree

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