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Man, hope the news about Paul Walker dying in a car accident is rumor. He just got that Porsche. I drove that model 2 weeks ago, VERY fast. — 1385865208000

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@AshlieWTAE I wish Paul Long were alive...he'd make this all better. Then he'd take a couple of verbal shots at DeNardo. #GoodOldDays — 1385865743000

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Before you tweet about Paul Walker, please look up and carefully read the definition for the word "ironic." Thank you. — 1385866015000

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TMZ reporting Paul Walker dead. No other news source has it confirmed/nothing out of LA coroners office. Some calling Internet hoax. Hope so — 1385866154000

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TMZ's website is slow to load. Here's a PDF printout on the Paul Walker death article - http://t.co/DihbAwZKuc — 1385866275000

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Whoa!: Life=Art=Life: Page Six @PageSix "Fast and the Furious" star Paul Walker dead in a fiery car crash in Santa Clarita (via @TMZ) — 1385866406000

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Worker at auto shop breaks news of Paul Walker car crash death on #Transformers message board 1 hour 6 min before TMZ http://t.co/85ClMGY8P3 — 1385866557000

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Ok, so, apparently Paul Walker was the victim of a Twitter death hoax just yesterday, which is why some people were saying it's fake... — 1385866806000

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Paul Walker of 'Fast & Furious' films dies at age 40, OTRC confirms. Details to come. #breakingnews — 1385866810000

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.@tmz's web site, which posted the initial Paul Walker story, is getting hammered right now. Waiting for more confirmation. — 1385866837000

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TMZ reports 'Fast & Furious' movie star Paul Walker, 40, died in car crash today. Puts Porsche accident in Santa Clarita, CA. — 1385866912000

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Agree “@PeterSHall: HOURS, check it out for what is probably the best performance of PAUL WALKER’s too-short career. http://t.co/XvoF2VpbEb — 1385867166000

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TMZ is standing by its story :( TMZ: A rep for Paul Walker confirms to TMZ the actor died today in the crash after leaving a charity event” — 1385867288000

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Let's forget the confusion & remember that Paul Walker leaves behind a daughter & grieving family. Sending love and prayers their way. — 1385867344000

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“@1nvestor: “@TMZ: #BREAKING Paul Walker Dead http://t.co/l4COayQCd6” < so sad. RIP” — 1385867536000

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Video posted on YouTube today of the aftermath of a fatal wreck in Valencia. Likely Paul Walker's. http://t.co/u2LiwnMWkX h/t @passantino — 1385867742000

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It seems it took a full hour for Paul Walker's Twitter account to respond to the TMZ story. Not a top priority, sure, but that's PR today. — 1385868155000

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NBC News: "Fast and the Furious" star Paul Walker has died in a car accident earlier today. He was 40 years old. #breakingnews — 1385868456000

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Oh, my god. So sorry to hear about Johnnie Walker. #RIP. That blows, dude. — 1385868469000

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#BREAKING: Publicist says 'Fast & Furious' actor Paul Walker dies in Calif. car crash" @AP #TeamPW — 1385868575000

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Breaking: Paul Walker, actor from "The Fast and the Furious" films, reportedly dies in a car crash in Southern California at age 40 — 1385868704000

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Publicist for actor Paul Walker says the star of the "Fast & Furious" movie series has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles. He was 40. — 1385868733000

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Actor Paul Walker, recently in ATL filming Fast & Furious, has been killed in a car accident in California according to Variety. — 1385868738000

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Paul Walker was attending a car show in Santa Clarita, California to raise money for people affected by Typhoon Haiyan | via @ABC — 1385868741000

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"Sadly I must confirm that Paul did pass away this afternoon," Walker's rep Ame Van Iden said. http://t.co/RoMirgq8FM — 1385868815000

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'Fast & Furious' star Paul Walker died Saturday in a car crash according to a statement on his official Facebook page. He was 40 years old. — 1385869031000

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Fast and Furious star Paul Walker has died following a single vehicle crash near Santa Clarita, California. Unidentified driver also killed. — 1385869032000

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Reading details on Paul Walker and can't help but think about James Dean. Gone too soon. — 1385869113000

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Paul Walker dies in a car crash. Passenger in friend's car. Paper repors Porsche hit pole, tree, caught fire. AP: http://t.co/7xbqZB9TrI — 1385869135000

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Its sadly confirmed that Paul Walker has passed away. Only 40 years young. Going to watch his best work, "Running Scared" in his honor. — 1385869241000

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RIP RT @doronofircast: Paul Walker's camp release emotional statement confirming his death... http://t.co/6rqnFirMiW #RIP sad day. — 1385869314000

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Updated with photo of crash scene 10:42PM - 'Fast & Furious' actor Paul Walker dies in Calif. car crash http://t.co/OdbiSYhXtC — 1385869428000

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Walker had returned home for the holidays from the #Atlanta set of Fast and Furious 7, was to return next week. http://t.co/pBW7803gc3 — 1385869431000

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"Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker, 1 other person has died in a car crash north of Los Angeles. @AP — 1385869583000

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Cue brave new world comments MT @cnnbrk: Actor Paul Walker is dead, according to his social media accounts http://t.co/terfwJlgLA — 1385869670000

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MT @WesleyLowery: Photo: Wreckage of crash that killed Paul Walker (by Santa Clarita Valley Signal's Dan Watson) http://t.co/z1kSjwqzpm — 1385869866000

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Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious franchise dies in a car accident and explosion at 40. What cruel irony. #RIPPaulWalker — 1385870300000

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Paul Walker, an actor best known for his role as a fast-driving cop opposite bad-guy-gone-good Vin Diesel in th... http://t.co/dXr0rUIPV8 — 1385870700000

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He drove fast cars, he died in a slow one. What about F&F 7? RIP US film actor Paul Walker killed http://t.co/JGbs6xgDYz #fb — 1385870866000

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Omg Paul Walker died en route to a charity event supporting Yolanda victims in the philippines — 1385871131000

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Studio franchise behind the Fast and Furious films Universal Pictures 'heartbroken' over Paul Walker death http://t.co/PSt9yuvFAn — 1385871153000

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I didn’t know him well at all, but I know that the world lost an incredibly kind man in Paul Walker today. So truly sad. — 1385871322000

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2/3: Walker was due to arrive in Abu Dhabi with Vin Diesel to begin shooting scenes for Fast & Furious 7 next month http://t.co/GaIiASPSnh — 1385871616000

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amen RT @mikeavila fans lose Paul Walker, star of Fast & The Furious movies, but his 14 yr old daughter loses her dad. That is heartbreaking — 1385871706000

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Paul Walker left behind many entertaining films, e.g. 'She's All That,' 'Varsity Blues,' 'Pleasantville,' more http://t.co/sL2S15S7LS #RIP — 1385871708000

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Sources tell me Paul Walker's 'Fast & Furious 7' is in midst of filming with cast and crew "on holiday'. Majority of footage already shot. — 1385872405000

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RIP & thanks RT@dearscarjames: PHOTO: Mangled & burned wreckage of Paul Walker’s Porsche where he died http://t.co/vKRRC6T8A3 /via @nycjim — 1385872428000

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Shocked & sad to hear about Paul Walker. Met him several times over the years- a hard worker & always kind. Prayers … http://t.co/wVAKxf97Yr — 1385872595000

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I'm so saddened by Paul Walkers death. Beautiful person and talent gone way to soon. #RIPPaulWalker — 1385872615000

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Jezebel editor @morninggloria uses Paul Walker's death to tweet "joke" about Scott Walker - http://t.co/JxmMhPiVAs — 1385873962000

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Local news report of Paul Walker's death -- friends "went through fire extinguishers" trying to fight blaze. http://t.co/2wfoRFnhnE — 1385874112000

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Thoughts and prayers tonight are with Paul Walker's friends and family, especially his little girl. So sad. Very heavy heart tonight. — 1385874184000

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RT @patbev21: Wow just heard some terrible news. Rest In Peace Paul Walker. — 1385874344000

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Today the world mourns the lost of a generous and kind soul. Fast & Furious' actor Paul Walker. You will be greatly missed! #RIPPaulWalke — 1385874632000

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Paul Walker's past costars, Ludacris and Gabrielle Union, and other celebrities react to the actor's tragic death: http://t.co/r6dPfvmKuc — 1385874734000

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Local AM radio station says Paul Walker was in car w/ ceo of high-end vehicle shop less than 1 mile from crash site. http://t.co/FsFubIVKOU — 1385875137000

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RT @NBCNews: Universal Pictures on Paul Walker: "One of the most beloved and respected members of our studio family for 14 years" — 1385875141000

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Moments in celebrating Zone Fams achievement..only to hear Paul Walker has died in real life fast car tragedy #fastandfurious — 1385875331000

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#news Actor Paul Walker killed - Publicist confirms the Fast and Furious star died in a fiery car crash Saturday a... http://t.co/uUJn8BHWa9 — 1385875407000

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Tyrese shares an emotional tribute to Paul Walker after learning of his tragic death http://t.co/a9l5rKnTtl #RIP — 1385876122000

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#Y&R star Eric Braeden comes to @KCAL9 to talk about Paul Walker when the actor played his daughter's boyfriend and Newman employee. — 1385877132000

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TOP STORIES at 6 with @SkyStephen - Glasgow latest, actor Paul Walker dies in car crash, & possible £50/yr energy bill cut — 1385877630000

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Paul Crouch, founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, one of biggest owners of TV stations, dead at 79. http://t.co/LOSrcME7FN … — 1385878236000

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Hollywood is stunned by tragic death of 'Fast and the Furious' actor Paul Walker @RealPaulWalker in car crash.... http://t.co/rtjzEnsjFd — 1385879003000

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Paul Crouch of TBN? >_< RT @Lizaaa87: In other related news, we know who will be getting the Achievement awards next year. — 1385879489000

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Sheriff's Dept. says 'speed was a factor' in Paul Walker 'solo' crash; calls car a red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. — 1385879862000

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Paul Walker passed away in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization 'Reach Out Worldwide'. #RIPPaulWalker — 1385880003000

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NBC4 News at 11: Actor Paul Walker dies in crash, deadline to fix healthcare site & "Whitey" Bulger auction. Watch: http://t.co/Et6o5l2790 — 1385881088000

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RT @janicebmin Glorious Paul Walker @thr 'Fast & Furious' pic w Vin Diesel, Justin Lin shot exactly 2 years ago. RIP http://t.co/XmbeBljB5H — 1385881742000

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Such sad news about Paul Walker! It’s so tragic and crazy how things can just end so suddenly. My condolences to his family. — 1385882109000

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I can't believe this is true: 'Fast and Furious' actor Paul Walker dies in car crash http://t.co/nPYtjEvxh1 — 1385882519000

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Earlier today, Paul Walker of 'Fast & Furious' fame died in a car accident http://t.co/f1WlVOnHya RIP #PaulWalker — 1385883000000

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