'Fast And The Furious' actor Paul Walker dies in car crash

On Saturday, actor Paul Walker passed away after his car was involved in a crash in Santa Clarita, California, his representative confirmed to the media.

Walker was 40 and acted in the famous Fast And The Furious film franchise as Brian O'Conner.

TMZ reported that the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control of the vehicle. It then slammed into either a post or a tree and then burst into flames and exploded.

"Sadly, I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon in a car accident," Ame Van Iden, Walker's publicist, said in an email.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that two people were killed in a car accident in Valencia, a community in the city of Santa Clarita, at about
3:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. ET).

Deputies arriving at the scene found the vehicle engulfed in flames. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said. The office did not provide the identities of the dead, and said the cause was under investigation.

New Regency, the studio that behind the popular film franchise confirmed the news as they tweeted,

It is with great sadness to report that @RealPaulWalker has passed away. We will miss you. #RIP

— New Regency (@NewRegency) December 1, 2013

The actor's Twitter handle also announced the news with this tweet,

It's with a heavy heart that we must confirm Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident...MORE: http://t.co/9hDuJMH99M - #TeamPW

— Paul Walker (@RealPaulWalker) December 1, 2013

"Brother I will miss you very much," Vin Diesel said in a post on Instagram, adding "I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace."