By: Amanda Anderson-Niles
The internet went berserk last night after TMZ broke the story of “Fast & Furious” star Paul Walker’s death, and many are still taking to social media to pay tribute to the fallen actor. Walker reportedly died in a car crash in Los Angeles yesterday with a friend, and many originally thought TMZ’s report was nothing more than a hoax considering Walker’s rep just shot down reports of his death days ago.
Tyrese, T-Pain and Ludacris have been filming “Fast & Furious 7” with Walker for the last several weeks, so they and many more stars took to social media to pay their respects. Check out the sad messages from Tyrese, Ludacris, Rihanna Gabrielle Union and more below.
Tyrese writes on Instagram:
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… #HeartOfAnAngel13YrsFamilyForeverWeJustCelebreatedYour40thBirthday….. My God… My God… I can’t believe I’m writing this
At least I got to say I love you…. #OurLastExchange but our laughs and moments will live forever #ThisIsWorstThanMyWorstNightmare #GodiLoveYouAndiwillneverquestionYou…. But this I just don’t understand #PaulForeverFamily #MyHeartHurtsSoBad please pray for his daughter and family…
Ludacris also penned a thoughtful message on Instagram:
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.
Rihanna:
Very Very sad news…I’m so heartbroken about this! #PW
Gabrielle Union tweets:
This is awful. Awful. #RIPPaulWalker pls pray for his family, friends & fans. We’ve lost a great, laid back, sweet, cool man & father
Kevin Hart:
#RipPaulWalker #BeyondSadAboutThis #LifeIsToShort #DontTakeAnyMomentOfYourLifeForGranted #MyPrayersGoOutToHisFamilyAndFriends
The Rock:
All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time. We find our strength.. in his light. Love you brother.
Vin Diesel:
Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace.
T.I.:
I am shocked & saddened to find that the world has lost such a great spirited person. Paul was not only a passionate, talented, actor, he was also a sincere man with a genuine personality that filled a room immediately upon introduction. My family’s hearts & prayers are extended to his family, especially his daughter. May he rest in peace. Through all his many actions & efforts his legacy lives on. He will never be forgotten.
Our condolences are with Paul Walker’s loved ones. The actor was just 40 years old at the time of his death and leaves behind his 15-year-old daughter Meadow Rain.
I was really hoping this was a hoax when I first heard it last night. So sad. Smh.
Me too!
I still can’t believe it.
How ironic that he died in a car crash. This is so crazy and sad!
From what I keep reading about him, sounds like the world lost a very good person. RIP.
You just never know when it’s your time. I’m praying for his family.
This is still so shocking to me. He seemed like such a good person too. Damn.
He died giving back to the less fortunate. Heaven just gained another angel.
His loved ones are in my prayers.
He was so handsome and seemed like a genuinely good person. Prayers for him and his friend. I know their loved ones are hurting so much right now.
I really thought this was just another hoax. I didn’t believe it until CNN confirmed it. May he and his friend RIP.
So sad. I wonder if they will make Fast & Furious 7 the last one. I think they should.
The irony is scary. RIP Paul!
OMG this is so sad he was one my celebrity crushes. I am truly shocked. Praying for his family during this tragic time. Tomorrow is not promised people please be careful.
This really sucks because he wasn’t a typical celebrity. He gave back all time and enjoyed it. I wish more celebs were like him.
He was only 40…oh man. RIP to Paul and his friend.
He was fine and had a good heart. That’s rare, RIP!
Terribly sad. I am a Huge Fast &Furious fan. I’ve always read good things about Paul and his charities. My thoughts and prayers go out to Meadow and the rest of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Heartbreaking!