Paul Walker: Inside His Life as a Dad to Meadow Rose, 15
Paul Walker and daughter Meadow Rose (far right)
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Onscreen and off, Paul Walker loved the adrenaline rush of racing cars. But some of his time behind the wheel was quieter – and even closer to his heart.
Driving his daughter, Meadow Rose, to school in the morning, "I just shut up, sit back and stay quiet," he told PEOPLE in 2011, when she was about to turn 13. "She opens up and reveals a whole lot. The trick is to not ask questions, just listen. I'm figuring it out."
Walker, who died in a car crash on Saturday, was a proud and devoted father to Meadow, who turned 15 in November. Tragically, witnesses say, she was on hand to support her dad at his Reach Out Worldwide charity car show in Santa Clarita, Calif., when Walker and friend Roger Rodas left for a spin in a Porsche Carrera GT and never came back.
Walker dated Meadow's mother, Rebecca McBrain, when he was in his mid-20s, but the actor has said he wasn't mature enough to get married. "It was tough," he recently told WENN. "I was one of those ones who believed when you get married it's forever. But I was thinking down the road. I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun ... I was an animal."
Meadow spent her early years living in Hawaii with her mom, but Walker and McBrain shared custody and the toddler often visited her dad on his movie sets before moving back to California. When she was 7, Walker taught her to surf: "Every day I pick her up from school and we go out on a longboard," Walker told PEOPLE in 2006. "She really loves it."
A few years ago, Walker offered up his L.A.-area house for Meadow and her mom to stay in, and was helping her adjust to a new school. "She's starting all over. She's doing well," he proudly told PEOPLE in 2011. "She's a warrior, that one, so she has no difficulty making friends."
This year, Walker told EW that Meadow was staying with him full-time. "She's the best partner I've ever had," he said. "I've never had anything like this in my life. I've been so transient, I've been on my own since I was 16. ... There's a part of me who feels like I'm making up for lost time."
Driving his daughter, Meadow Rose, to school in the morning, "I just shut up, sit back and stay quiet," he told PEOPLE in 2011, when she was about to turn 13. "She opens up and reveals a whole lot. The trick is to not ask questions, just listen. I'm figuring it out."
Walker, who died in a car crash on Saturday, was a proud and devoted father to Meadow, who turned 15 in November. Tragically, witnesses say, she was on hand to support her dad at his Reach Out Worldwide charity car show in Santa Clarita, Calif., when Walker and friend Roger Rodas left for a spin in a Porsche Carrera GT and never came back.
Walker dated Meadow's mother, Rebecca McBrain, when he was in his mid-20s, but the actor has said he wasn't mature enough to get married. "It was tough," he recently told WENN. "I was one of those ones who believed when you get married it's forever. But I was thinking down the road. I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun ... I was an animal."
Meadow spent her early years living in Hawaii with her mom, but Walker and McBrain shared custody and the toddler often visited her dad on his movie sets before moving back to California. When she was 7, Walker taught her to surf: "Every day I pick her up from school and we go out on a longboard," Walker told PEOPLE in 2006. "She really loves it."
A few years ago, Walker offered up his L.A.-area house for Meadow and her mom to stay in, and was helping her adjust to a new school. "She's starting all over. She's doing well," he proudly told PEOPLE in 2011. "She's a warrior, that one, so she has no difficulty making friends."
This year, Walker told EW that Meadow was staying with him full-time. "She's the best partner I've ever had," he said. "I've never had anything like this in my life. I've been so transient, I've been on my own since I was 16. ... There's a part of me who feels like I'm making up for lost time."
Paul Walker Death: Tyrese Gibson Breaks Down in Tears Visiting Crash Site
It's going to be a very difficult time for the loved ones, colleagues and fans of the late Paul Walker. Following the 40-year-old Fast and the Furious star's tragic death in a Santa Clarita, Calif. car crash on Saturday Nov. 30, a makeshift memorial has popped up where Walker died. Afterco-hosting a charity event, Walker went for a spin with a friend, Roger Rodas, in Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT; both men lost their lives when Rodas lost control of the sports car and slammed into a tree.
Among the mourners visiting the site on Sunday was Tyrese Gibson,one of Walker's costars in the Fast and Furious franchise. Paying his respects and clutching flowers for his friend, the actor, 34, broke down in tears as he examined the memorial, as evidenced in a heartbreaking video. More celebs react to Walker's death.
"My heart is hurting so bad . . . no one can make me believe this is real," Gibson tweeted on Saturday following the shocking news. "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... "
Tyrese Gibson, "Fast & Furious" co-star and friend to Paul Walker, breaks down in tears during his emotional visit to the site of the tragic car accident in Santa Clarita, California on December 1, 2013.
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Walker is survived by Meadow, his 15-year-old daughter with an ex-girlfriend. Gibson also Instagrammed a screenshot of his last round of text messages with his friend, where the two men exchanged silly banter and Thanksgiving wishes. "I love you and I'm thankful and appreciate the love and hugs that never stop," Gibson wrote to Walker, who replied, "Hahaah xoxx"
"At least I got to say I love you," Gibson continued. "…. #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…"
Although an investigation into the crash is ongoing, authorities have indicated that excessive speed may have been a factor in the accident. Watch Gibson's emotional visit now.
Paul Walker's Fast and Furious Costars and Other Stars React to Tragic Death
Paul Walker died at the age of 40 after a car collision and explosion in Southern California on Saturday, Nov. 30, his rep confirms to Us Weekly -- his Fast and the Furious costars and more react
Hollywood lost both an actor and friend Saturday. Paul Walker died at the age of 40 after a car collision and explosion in Southern California, his rep confirmed to Us Weekly. A friend to many and a dad to 15-year-old daughter Meadow, Walker had been gearing up for Fast and the Furious 7 with a 2014 release.
Moments after the tragic news broke, several of his Fast and the Furious costars from over the years took to Twitter to express their grief, including Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson.
In addition, several other costars like Rachael Leigh Cook (She's All That), James Van Der Beek (Varsity Blues) and Joshua Jackson (The Skulls) shared their condolences. Read on for their reactions, and others:
Fast and the Furious franchise
Vin Diesel: My heart is hurting so sad. Paul walker was a good man. RIP my friend...Sorry to the Walker family. Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. RIP.
Jordana Brewster: Paul was pure light. I cannot believe he is gone.
Ludacris: 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.
Dwayne Johnson: All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time. We find our strength.. in his light. Love you brother.
Tyrese Gibson: 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... #HeartOfAnAngel13YrsFamilyForever WeJustCelebreatedYour40thBirthday..... My God... My God... I can't believe I'm writing this (via Facebook)
Pleasantville (1998)
Reese Witherspoon: So sad to hear about Paul Walker. He was a pleasure to work with, a true gentleman and a humble soul. Prayers and love to his family.
She's All That (1999)
Rachael Leigh Cook: Paul was a truly good person in a town of questionable characters...A real life tragedy if there ever was one.
Matthew Lillard: Paul Walker. No.
Sarah Michelle Gellar: .@RealPaulWalker May he be in peace. To his family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gabrielle Union: There are no words… Someone pls say this is just another absurd internet hoax
Usher: RIP Paul Walker…our prayers go out to his family and friends #gone2soon
Dule Hill: Wow. #RIPPaulWalker
Varsity Blues (1999)
James Van Der Beek: Thoughts and prayers tonight are with Paul Walker’s friends and family, especially his little girl. So sad. Very heavy heart tonight. I just remember him as being so effortlessly golden. He had that way about him, that 'thing'… #rippaulwalker #TeamPW
The Skulls (2000)
Joshua Jackson: Damn. Hard to imagine someone so full of life taken so soon. My thoughts go out to your family. RIP Pauly Walker
Into the Blue (2005)
Jessica Alba: #RIPPaulWalker -he was a lovely person -so sweet and grounded. My heart goes out to his family.
Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
Ryan Phillippe: Paul was a good dude. Conscientious & not caught up in Hollywood. He knew there was more to life & lived like it. Nice to know you brotha.
Jamie Bell: Had the pleasure of meeting Paul when we worked together on Flags Of Our Fathers. My thoughts are with his family & friends. #RIP
The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007)
Olivia Wilde: Heavy heavy heart tonight. Paul Walker was a genuinely good, sweet, kind, laid back, loving person. Sending much love to his family.
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