'Fast & Furious' actor Paul Walker died today in a fiery car crash that consumed a Porsche GT Walker was test driving after attending a car show that happens to be a Philippines typhoon relief effort, Yahoo! News reported Saturday.

Paul Walker, the 40-year-old heartthrob that was catapulted to fame for staring in the hit international movie franchise of 'The Fast & the Furious' was pronounced dead at the scene of a fiery car collision in Santa Clara, north of Los Angeles, at about 3:30 p.m. PT. According to TMZ, Walker was test driving a Porsche GT along with a friend when the vehicle crashed against either a tree or a post. A responding source confirmed the actor's death to Variety right away.

Meanwhile, ABC News also confirmed the report but stated that the second passenger remains to be unknown.

Paul Walker starred in every 'Fast & Furious' film except for the third instalment. He is currently in filming the seventh chapter which is scheduled for a summer release next year.

Paul Walker was born in Glendale, Ca and he began his career as a TV commercials model as a toddler. His first acting stints include "Highway to Heaven" and "Charles in Charge." His first leading role was for 1998's "Meet the Deedles." Later on he starred in "Pleasantville," "Varsity Blues," and "She's All That." However, it was his role in 'The Fast & Furious' that catapulted him to stardom as a leading man.