Paul Walker, star of the "Fast & Furious" film franchise, has died in a tragic car crash in Southern California after attending his own charity event for Yolanda victims on Saturday, November 30 (December 1 in the Philippines).

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The sad news about the accident was confirmed via Paul Walker’s official Twitter account @RealPaulWalker Saturday night (Sunday morning, Manila time):

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

According to Walker’s publicist, the actor was attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide to boost the fund-raising campaign for victims of super typhoon Hainan/Yolanda in Southern Philippines on Saturday. After the event, he left the venue as a passenger in a friend’s 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.

It was around 3:30 p.m. when the sports car that Walker and his friend, identified as Roger Rodas, are riding was seen crashing off the road and slammed into a tree in Santa Clarita. Some witness said the car burst into flames.

Here’s the message of Walker’s publicist on Facebook:

“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.”

Reach Out Worldwide is a charity organization founded by Walker in 2010 and according to its official Facebook page, it’s a “quick-response, mobile first aid organization aiding in rescue and recovery after major natural disasters around the globe.” Days before his death, Walker tweeted about the relief operations being done by his organization for the benefit of Yolanda victims:

After providing clean water w/ @wavesforwater, @ReachOutWW is mobilizing a medical team headed for the #Philippines: http://t.co/s59zYVczWs

— Paul Walker (@RealPaulWalker) November 19, 2013

Walker also encouraged his “Fast & Furious” co-actors to boost the relief efforts for Yolanda victims:

Big thanks to the @FastFurious team for joining @ReachOutWW’s effort to help the victims of Typhoon #Haiyan: http://t.co/urA3q6glUZ #FF7

— Paul Walker (@RealPaulWalker) November 24, 2013

The action star was 40 years old.