No one saw this coming.
Paul Walker, the handsome, blue-eyed actor with the charming smile that graced the big screen for multiple box office hits, died in a car crash Saturday afternoon in Valencia, Calif. He was 40 years old.
"It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide," the star's Facebook post read.
"He was a passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. -#TeamPW."
Fans, friends and colleagues have taken to Twitter as they try to wrap their head around the shocking news.
Ludacris: "Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark, we were like brothers & our birthdays are only 1 day apart, now You will forever hold a place in all of our hearts @paulwalker legacy will live on forever. R.I.P."
Tyrese: "My heart is hurting so bad no one can make me believe this is real Father God I pray that you send clarity over this cause I just don't understand My heart hurts it's broken no one can convince me that this is real.... Prayer warriors please pray real hard for his only child, his daughter and family... #HeartOfAnAngel13YrsFamilyForeverWeJustCelebreatedYou My God... My God... I can't believe I'm writing this"
Evan Rachel Wood: "My heart goes out to Paul Walker's family. Tragic news."
Nick Cannon: "Rest in Peace to a true light, Paul Walker. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord"
Laz Alonso: "My prayers are with @RealPaulWalker family and friends. Down 2 earth & real as they come. #RIP"
Jenni "JWoww" Farley: "Omg Paul walker... rip"
Michael B. Jordan: "Man life is so short. People you care about can be here one min and gone the next Don't take life for granted RIP Paul Walker"
Adam Shankman: "#rippaulwalker i was blessed to call you friend and a beautiful light in the world just went out. i love you paul"
Jenna Ushkowitz: "My thoughts and love go out to Paul's friends and family."
Bret Easton Ellis: "Paul Walker was probably the most beautiful American movie actor of the past two decades."
Courtney Stodden: "I'm so sad about the sudden passing of Paul Walker. My thoughts & prayers go out to his loved ones..."
Alyssa Milano: "No, @RealPaulWalker. No. No. No. Rest with the angels. You. Sweet boy. #beauty #love #RIP"
Aaron Carter: "I'm such a huge fan of Paul walker and all the fast and the furious movies and all his movies!! This is terrible!! I can believe he died on his birthday so tragic."
Wayne Brady: "God Bless @RealPaulWalker RIP."
Vanessa Lachey: "I just heard and am in shock. Prayers to Paul Walker's family. Life is precious, never take a day for granted. #RIPPaulWalker"
Jesse Metcalfe: "My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of #PaulWalker. What a shocking tragedy! Life is so fragile. #Humbled"
Brandi Glanville: "RIP the hottest guy ever Paul Walker - Im crying"
Cedric the Entertainer: "Sad news. Sorry to hear about Paul Walker passing. Good dude."
The Game: "Sad news about a dear friend. @RealPaulWalker, one of the best actors & for damn sure a great friend..."
Garcelle Beauvais: "So sad about @realpaulwalker RIP enjoy each moment guys."
Busy Philipps: "This Paul Walker news is so sad. Prayers for his little girl and all his friends and family."
Niecy Nash: "RIP to Fast &Furious star Paul Walker. Killed in a tragic car crash. Prayers for his family & friends."
Carson Daly: "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."
Sarah Michelle Gellar: "@RealPaulWalker May he be in peace. To his family you are in our thoughts and prayers."
Steve Yeun: "very sad to hear paul walker passed. rip."
Xzibit: "Wow! Horrible horrible news. RIP PAUL WALKER. prayers go out to his friends and family at this difficult time. #crazy."
Swizz Beatz: "R.I.P to Paul Walker a great guy gone to soon blessings to his family."
Hill Harper: "When Paul & I shot The Skulls, had a great time. He was one of the nicest, generous of spirit actors I've ever worked with. RIP Paul Walker"
Ride or die remember. Rest in peace.
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