Man, this is tough to report on. Last night, the news came out that famous actor Paul Walker passed away in a fiery car crash at the age of 40.

The famous actor was in the passenger seat of his Porsche when the vehicle lost control and crashed into a tree in Santa Clarita, California. Paul was most famous for his lead role in the ‘Fast & Furious’ series, but he also appeared in several other movies including ‘Takers’, ‘Running Scared’, just to name a few. Read an official statement from Paul’s Facebook account below. Rest In Peace to Paul and to the driver. — Jason Holzman

“It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend’s car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. – #TeamPW”