Paul Walker Remembered By Ludacris, Rihanna, Justin Bieber & More
Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious movie series, died Nov. 30 in a car crash outside of Los Angeles. News of his death, at age 40, has sparked a flood of reactions from celebrity friends and fans.
Friends remember Walker for being compassionate, as he was throughout his life. In the moments leading up to the crash, Walker was on his way to attend a charity event benefiting victims of Typhoon Haiyan, on behalf of his organization Reach Out Worldwide. Fans remember him as FBI agent Brian O’Conner, a crucial character in one of the most diverse and successful film franchises in recent history. (Fast & Furious 6 opened on Memorial Day and earned $122 million during its first week.)
Fast & Furious co-stars like Ludacris and Tyrese sounded especially mournful, as the cast was on a break from filming Fast & Furious 7, due out July. See their reactions, plus those from Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and more after the jump.
Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark,… //t.co/nUiPPIU9Bb
— Ludacris (@Ludacris) December 1, 2013
At least I got to say I love you…. #OurLastExchange but our laughs and moments will live forever… //t.co/LyNrYK0r44
— Vision Implementer (@Tyrese) December 1, 2013
Very Very sad news…I'm so heartbroken about this! #PW //t.co/kxy9ENJAGK
— Rihanna (@rihanna) December 1, 2013
RIP Paul Walker
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 1, 2013
im really sad about Paul Walker :(
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 1, 2013
Sick about the tragic loss of #PaulWalker. I enjoyed our time together very much. Such a really nice guy. Prayers to his family and friends.
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) December 1, 2013
Life is too short. Rip @RealPaulWalker
— Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) December 1, 2013
Prayers go to the Paul Walker family
— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) December 1, 2013
I grew up idolizing @Realpaulwalker
I'm so saddened for his family and this stunning tragic loss …
— Aaron Carter (@AARONCARTER) December 1, 2013
Paul Walker. I’m really sad. Bless his daughter.
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) December 1, 2013
What a tragedy. Cherish every moment with your friends, family & loved ones. You never know what could happen. Heartbreaking #RIPPaulWalker
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) December 1, 2013
[via The New York Times]