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Sunday, 15 December 2013
Paul Walker: Funeral For Fast And Furious Star
Only close friends and family attend the low-key ceremony
in Hollywood before a bigger service with his Fast and Furious co-stars.
One of the tributes left to Hollywood star Paul
Walker
A small and intimate funeral has been held for Fast and Furious
star Paul Walker who died two weeks ago in a car crash.
Only his loved ones were invited to the 45-minute service which his family
wanted to be extremely private.
The Porsche the 45-year-old actor was a passenger in hit a pole and burst
into flames in Valencia, north of Los Angeles, shortly after leaving a charity
event.
The Daily Mirror reported that the ceremony was held under a green awning to
avoid the glare of the sun on those attending.
A picture of the actor was put on display at the event which is understood to
have been attended by his 15-year-old daughter Meadow.
His ashes were interred after the ceremony at Hollywood's Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. Tyrese Gibson has paid tribute to
Walker
His Fast and Furious co-stars joined extended relatives at another memorial
service afterwards, according to E! Online.
Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Michelle Rodriguez were among about 200 who
gathered to hear the actor's father Paul Walker Snr and his manager Matt
Luber say a few words in tribute.
American singer-songwriter Ben Harper sang a song in the star's memory.
Afterwards, some of his co-stars posted tributes on social media.
Tyrese said on Instagram: "Today In a room full of your loved ones I wish
today was your wedding instead.... God has a better plan even beyond ALL of our
own understandings."
Ludacris said: "Always in our hearts…"
Ms Rodriguez added: "I said goodbye to a great man today, a man I never got
to show just how much I love his spirit and his golden heart, 'stay golden pony
boy'... I hope you get my tweet in heaven, ps your right; 'stop talking just do
it already';) Love you Paul, your departure is fuel to my fire, well meet again,
enjoy that light."
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