Paul Walker

American actor who began his career guest-starring in several television shows such as The Young and the Restless and Touched by an Angel. He gained prominence with breakout roles in coming of age and teen films such as She's All That and Varsity Blues.

In 2001, Walker gained international fame for his portrayal of Brian O'Conner in the street racing action film The Fast and the Furious, and would reprise the role in five of the next six installments.

Besides acting, Walker was the face of The Coty Prestige fragrance brand Davidoff Cool Water for Men, and starred in the National Geographic Channel series, Expedition Great White. He also founded the charity "Reach Out Worldwide" (ROWW), an organization providing relief efforts for areas affected by natural disasters.

Walker died in a single-vehicle collision at 3:38PM on 30 November 2013 in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California, aged 40, alongside friend Roger Rodas, who was driving the vehicle.