RIP Paul Walker

By: Katherine A. '14       

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      About a month ago, the Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker tragically passed away and left millions heart-broken. Born on September 12, 1973, Paul has been acting ever since the age of 14. On November 30, 2013 Paul was attending a Charity called Reach Out Worldwide in Los Angeles. Paul loved being a part of charities and lending his help, but that was the last charity he attended. That afternoon, Walker and a friend by the name of Roger Rodas got into a Porsche 50 miles within the charity and crashed violently into a tree. The car immediately burst into flames. Reps say that there were people trying to save them, including Walker’s best friend but it was far too late.    
       The Fast and Furious franchise is what made Walker famous. The directors of Fast and Furious confirmed that the writers of Fast and Furious 7, the latest movie will be rewritten to give Paul Walker a proper and heartfelt goodbye. They will take footage that has already been recorded and exit his character off the series. Fast and Furious 7 will be hitting theaters in July 2014.
     Although he passed almost one month ago, Paul Walker will continue to inspire others by his words of wisdom. He had once said “If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.” He has absolutely made his mark on the world and has influenced many along his way.  He has certainly lived a “Fast and Furious” life, but we will always remember him as person who took the time to help others. May Paul Walker and Roger Rodas rest in peace.