It did not take long for friends, former colleagues and other members of the Hollywood community to chime in on the passing of “Fast and Furious” franchise star Paul Walker. The 40-year-old actor passed away in a car accident on Saturday afternoon. The shock and sadness was evident on social media across the world.
One of the actors most closely associated with Walker was his “Fast” co-star Vin Diesel. The duo appeared in four films together and were currently in production on a fifth, “Fast and Furious 7.” Diesel took to his Instagram account to post the photo embedded on this page and say:
“Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.”
Early Sunday morning, Diesel tweeted the following:
My heart is hurting so sad. Paul walker was a good man. RIP my friend… Sorry to the Walker family.
– Vin Diesel (@OffVinDiesel) December 1, 2013
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Earlier, the studio behind “Fast,” Universal Pictures, released a somber and sad statement.
Other reactions included other “Fast” family members including Ludacris and Tyrese which you can read below.
Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark,… https://t.co/nUiPPIU9Bb
– Ludacris (@Ludacris) December 1, 2013
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Shocked & sad to hear about Paul Walker. Met him several times over the years- a hard worker & always kind. Prayers … https://t.co/wVAKxf97Yr
– Seth Green (@SethGreen) December 1, 2013
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Dear Paul… Sleep with the Angels… pic.twitter.com/1hJDMyTxHt
– Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) December 1, 2013
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Extremely saddened to hear of Paul Walker’s passing. RIP
– Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) December 1, 2013
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My heart is hurting so bad no one can make me believe this is real Father God I pray that you send… https://t.co/CnKblb3PWu
– Vision Implementer (@Tyrese) December 1, 2013
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How fragile we are… RIP Paul Walker
– Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) December 1, 2013
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Really hard to find words to say when someone passes too soon. Very heartbreaking about Paul Walker. Sending prayers to his loved ones. RIP.
– Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) December 1, 2013
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A very sad day indeed. R.I.P. Paul Walker. Our prayers are with you and your family.
– Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) December 1, 2013
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So sad. Grew up with this guys movies. THE SKULLS. BROKEDOWN. So many others. No irony ever, just straight cool. RIP Paul Walker.
– A24 (@A24Films) December 1, 2013
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Heavy heavy heart tonight. Paul Walker was a genuinely good, sweet, kind, laid back, loving person. Sending much love to his family.
– olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) December 1, 2013
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#paulwalker – much love to paul walker. So sad. He gave a lot of joy. https://t.co/MVsZUMvx9T
– James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) December 1, 2013
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I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Paul Walker. He flew to an airport in NC to talk about a role in THE GREY. He was a total gentleman.
– Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe) December 1, 2013
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It is with great sadness to report that @RealPaulWalker has passed away. We will miss you. #RIP
– New Regency (@NewRegency) December 1, 2013
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Just heard about the sad news. RIP @RealPaulWalker. I will have a Fast & Furious marathon in memory of you. pic.twitter.com/OPkCbsH14n
– D Piddy (@_dpiddy) December 1, 2013
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I am so beyond heartbroken right now. I can’t process anything.
– James Wan (@creepypuppet) December 1, 2013
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Thoughts and prayers tonight are with Paul Walker’s friends and family, especially his little girl. So sad. Very heavy heart tonight.
– James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) December 1, 2013
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I just remember him as being so effortlessly golden. He had that way about him, that “thing”… #rippaulwalker #TeamPW
– James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) December 1, 2013
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Damn. Hard to imagine someone so full of life taken so soon. My thoughts go out to your family. RIP Pauly Walker
– Josh Jackson (@VancityJax) December 1, 2013
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My heart is crushed by the news that my friend Paul Walker passed away today. Prayers and light to his daughter and family right now.
– Michael Ealy (@MichaelEaly) December 1, 2013
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#RIPPaulWalker -he was a lovely person -so sweet and grounded. My heart goes out to his family. pic.twitter.com/w8Ep7AcKOZ
– Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) December 1, 2013
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Paul was a truly good person in a town of questionable characters. ..A real life tragedy if there ever was one.
– Rachael Leigh Cook (@RachaelLCook) December 1, 2013
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Paul was a good dude. Conscientious & not caught up in Hollywood. He knew there was more to life & lived like it. Nice to know you brotha.
– Ryan Phillippe (@RyanPhillippe) December 1, 2013
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I’m a devastated right now. My prayers & condolences go out to Paul Walkers family & friends. He was a amazing talent & will truly b missed
– Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 1, 2013
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All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time. We find our strength.. in his light. Love you brother.
– Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 1, 2013
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