The death of famous actor, Paul Walker, was both shocking and tragic. It's no wonder the streets of Valencia were filled with mourners and fans. The loss of the gorgeous and talented 40 year old actor drew in crowds from across the country.
The LA Times spoke with two fans who had driven a 20 hour drive, in a snow storm, from Washington to attend Walker's memorial. They weren't the only ones to make such a long journey to send off the Fast and the Furious superstar.
The memorial was organized through social media networks. It was organized entirely by fans and was set to begin around noon. One fan told The Hollywood Reporter that Walker, “was so much more than just an actor from the movies.” The fan said that Walker “really was the face of California car culture.” Perhaps this is why yesterday, the streets Valencia were filled with mourning fans and fast cars as people came to pay their respects to Walker. Though it was not just fans that came to say their goodbyes; Vin Diesel, Walker’s co-star and friend, came by and addressed the crowd with his heartfelt thank you to all the supporters.
Since the passing of Walker on Nov. 30, the site of the crash on Hercules Street has been attracting people from all over to come and remember the actor. It has become an unofficial place to come and pay homage to the late actor.