Paul Walker’s d eath 11 years later! What happened to the Fast & Furious star and how he’s remembered today
Paul Walker died at the age of 40 in 2013. Paul Walker is still remembered 11 years after his death, particularly among Fast & Furious fans.
Aside from his acting talents in many films and series, Walker was also noted for his charity activities. On November 30, 2013, he was leaving an event for Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the nonprofit he created, when he was killed in a car crash. Walker was forty years old.
His memory, along with that of his daughter Meadow Walker, now lives on through the screen. She launched The Paul Walker Foundation in 2015, and she remains its chairwoman to this day.
Meadow remembers her late father, whom she refers to as her “guardian angel,” at various points in her life.
Walker’s brother, Cody Walker, told PEOPLE in November 2023 that the actor had an impact on those around him and that he wanted Walker could see it for himself after all these years.
“I would tell him that his legacy is continuing on,” he remarked. “I would tell him that the organization that he created, ROWW, is still alive and well and still helping people all over the world.”
To commemorate the 11th anniversary of Paul Walker’s death, here’s a look at what transpired that day and the legacy he left behind.
Paul Walker died as a passenger in a single-car incident. The actor was riding in his pal Roger Rodas’ 2005 red Porsche Carrera GT.
