‘Fast & Furious’ star Walker dies in crash

Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious movie franchise, has been killed in a car crash that also claimed the life of the driver.

A statement on the actor’s Facebook page said the 40-year-old was a passenger in a friend’s car north of Los Angeles. He was in the area to attend a charity event for his organisation Reach Out Worldwide.

“We are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news,” the statement said.