"Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace."
Early this morning Diesel would then take to Twitter to further express his condolences....
My heart is hurting so sad.
Paul walker was a good man.
RIP my friend...
Sorry to the Walker family.
— Vin Diesel (@OffVinDiesel) December 1, 2013
Other members of the Fast & Furious family expressed similar feelings about Walker....
I am so beyond heartbroken right now. I can't process anything.
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) December 1, 2013
All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time. We find our strength.. in his light. Love you brother.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 1, 2013
Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark,… http://t.co/nUiPPIU9Bb
— Ludacris (@Ludacris) December 1, 2013
My heart is hurting so bad
no one can make me believe this is real
Father God I pray that you send… http://t.co/CnKblb3PWu
— Vision Implementer (@Tyrese) December 1, 2013
Paul was pure light. I cannot believe he is gone.
— Jordana Brewster (@JordanaBrewster) December 1, 2013
Meanwhile, production on Fast & Furious 7 has understandably been delayed to allow the cast time to grieve. Filming was set to begin anew next week in Atlanta, but that will be held off until Universal execs and director James Wan come up with a plan for handling the situation. A good deal of the film had already been shot, and the cast was due to move to Abu Dhabi soon for additional shooting, but rewrites may be in order to explain the fate of Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, one of the two main leads opposite Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto. The film was already in a time squeeze to have it ready by next summer, and a lengthy delay could force them to change the release date.
It's also unclear whether plans will continue to keep Fast & Furious alive through a ninth film, or if this will force Universal to reevaluate.
