Obituaries

Video: Tribute for 'Fast & Furious' Star Has More than 19 Million Views

A video produced by Universal Studios as tribute to "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker had more than 19 million views on YouTube as of Saturday afternoon.

Walker, 40, who starred in the 2001 film "The Fast and the Furious" and multiple sequels, died a week ago today in a fiery sports car crash in Santa Clarita, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Walker and the driver, Roger Rodas, 38, Walker's financial advisor and friend, died Nov. 30 from burns and injuries sustained when a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT crashed into a light pole and burst into flames, Los Angeles County coroner's office personnel said.

The "Fast & Furious" film and sequels have earned more than $2.3 billion worldwide, making it the most profitable franchise in Universal's 101-year history, according to The Hollywood Reporter.


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