Actor Paul Walker – best known for his role in 'The Fast and The Furious' franchise has reportedly been killed in a fiery car explosion in Southern California.
TMZ reports that the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into either a post or a tree before the car crashed and burst into flames.
It's understood that Walker and one other person who was travelling were killed in the crash.
Earlier reports suggested that Walker's death was a hoax.
The teen heartthrob rose to fame after starring in the 1999 hit film 'Varsity Blues'.
He was best known for starring as Brian O'Conner in the wildly successful movie franchise 'Fast and The Furious'
Senior Vice-President at Colombia Tristar Pictures DeVon Fraklin tweeted: "Condolences to the family of Paul Walker. Our prayers are with him and his FF at this difficult time".
Walker is survived by his 14 year-old daughter, Meadow.
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