Paul Walker was a passenger in the red Porsche Carrera GT – driven by friend and former racing driver Roger Rodas, when it smashed into a tree and burst into flames. There was one person waiting for him to arrive. That is his 15-year-old daughter Meadow Rain Walker.
The Mirror reports, Friends and family kept teenager Meadow away from the horrific scene as emergency services battled to put out the flames.
The actor’s friend Jim Torp said:
“They kept his daughter off to the side, so she wouldn’t know what was going on until they really know what had happened.”
He added that Meadow “was in pieces” and said:
“The saddest part was watching … Paul Walker’s daughter break down.”
Meadow was said to be at the Reach Out Worldwide charity event waiting for her dad to arrive when the accident happened. What is also so sad, is that she had recently moved to California to be close to him.
The 15-year-old reacted to her father’s death on a Facebook statement, that reads
“When I was little he taught me to walk, taught me to smile and taught me to never give up. I loved him even before I knew what love was. He was my hero. My REAL life hero! He will always be in my heart! It brings tears to my eyes as I write this. You’re gone but not forgotten! R.I.P Dad!
Paul is survived by his beautiful 15-year-old daughter, who is his only child with his ex, Rebecca McBrain aka Rebeca Soteros. Apparently, Walker’s ex Soteros had moved away at some point, as Christian Today reports:
McBrain who really is Soteros now lives in Hawaii and the late actor’s daughter moved from Hawaii to California to be closer to him.
Rebecca dated Walker in 1998. The relationship ended soon after Meadow was born. Meadow resides with her mother in Southern California.
In an interview with Express News, this is what an excited Paul had to say about his lovely daughter
I’m grateful I had her (daughter) at 25 and not 20 because, at 40 and 15, we’re matching up sweet! She’s been with her mom her whole life and she wants a relationship with her pops. It’s working out really well right now.
Meadow was born on Nov. 4, 1998; even though her parents did not remain together as a couple the teenager and her famous father kept a special bond and were in the middle of getting much closer.
Our heart goes out to her during this difficult time. Don’t miss their adorable father-daughter snaps below!
UPDATE! On February, 2014 it was revealed that Paul left his entire estate to Meadow, and he appointed his mother Cheryl as Meadow’s legal guardian as well as as guardian of the estate. Read Paul’s will here
Uche says
A great actor indeed. Soo sad. May his family take heart and his soul rest in peace.
Wanda Duynlap says
Heather we are so very sorry for your hurendous loss. we haven’t miss any of the fast & furious film. Dad was an AWESOME actor. He is going to be DEEPLY MISSED…. I do hope in time you can heal’ you look just like your dad. GOOD LUCK IN LIFE………..
Maddie White says
I am sorry about ur dad if we had a choose to bring him back we all would and love ur middle name
alex messick says
this is a horrible thing paul was the best but now u can be the best for your father he wa a great person and an awesome movie star r.i.p paul walker we all will miss u
melissa walker says
that is right i love him and say he is my husband and im only 11 i feel bad for you that you had to go thru that
Natalie pryde says
Such a wonderful person im still in shock over what has happened still finding it hard to watch any flim with him in with his beauiful smile and bright blue eyes the world will miss such a great actor , father , son . Brother and friend . R.I.P Paul heaven has got a angel x
Rudy Gomez Jr says
I m sorry about your father he is the best actor of the fast and the furious he know of Brian Connor he the best of everything u can be actress. Too cuz Paul walker is your father he is the actor u can be the same and lots of honor and I wish I do see u and him. And have fun talking but he was was dead on nov 30 2013 I m pray for u and ur mom. And your family well I m always be around and safe you from dangerous on earth. Be careful ok have good day I will be pray for you I m honor you and your father ok
ali abid says
I watched all your Fast and Furious movies Paul, hope you rest in peace Paul. My heart is with you family.
Meghan nolan says
That Is so sad Vido of him
Kim Warwick says
I’m so deeply sorry for ur loss. Heart is breaking as I listen to wiz kalifa & Charlie Puth on my tv & looked up to see if he had a family & my heart goes out to you & ur family & hope you find peace & live every moment as ur dad would want to. God bless ❤xx
regina rios says
Sorry for ur loss meadow I hope your father can rest in peace R.I.P Paul Walker
Mary says
Love you Paul you were the best R.I.P PAUL WALKER
vetstefan says
Rip #paul walker…a peace rest