Paul Walker's Net Worth: How Much Was The Actor Worth When He Died?
Paul Walker's death in 2013 left a big void — not only in the movie franchise Fast & Furious, but also in the hearts of his many fans who've been following his successful career. With his blue eyes and a golden smile, Walker could charm and captivate his audience, and this was seen in most of the movies that he starred in.
Having starred in several movies through the years, Walker had managed to make a bank. Besides, the Fast & Furious franchise only added to his star value. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Walker took home $1 million for his first movie under the popular franchise. His value only kept increasing over the years, and he was said to have made around $54 million for the six Fast & Furious movies he was a part of between 2001 and 2015.
Walker's career was cut short following the tragic car accident on Nov. 30, 2013, in Santa Clarita, Calif. Walker was 40 years old when he died. So how much was Walker's actual net worth at the time of his death?
Paul Walker left behind millions to his daughter
Paul Walker left his fans with so much to remember him with. But there was more to his legacy. According to People, he left his then-15-year-old daughter Meadow with an estate valued at $25 million. The decision to do so didn't come as a surprise, as he was fond of his relationship with her. After Walker's death, his close friend Brandon Birtell told People that "he was the happiest he'd ever been" in recent times. "It was directly because of the growing relationship with his daughter and the clarity that brought to his life," Birtell said.
With a successful franchise under his belt, Walker's $25 million net worth at the time of his death doesn't come as a surprise. His daughter Meadow ensured that his legacy lived on. She started The Paul Walker Foundation, which actively supports causes that were dear to the late actor. The foundation provides scholarships to students and helps researchers who work in the field of marine biology.
"Reflecting on my father, I found myself reflecting on his passions. His passion for the ocean, his passion for rescuing animals, his passion for helping people, and his passion for spontaneous goodwill," Meadow wrote in an Instagram post on Sept. 12, 2015. " I wanted to start this foundation because I want to share that piece of him with the world. I want to share that part of him with others"