African celebrities and colleagues in the movie Industry have been paying tribute to US actor Paul Walker, who has died in a car crash. Walker was best-known for playing Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious films.
The 40-year-old died on Saturday when a Porsche being driven by a friend, who also died, crashed near Los Angeles.
Walker's co-star, Jordana Brewster said: "Paul was pure light. I cannot believe he is gone."
Fellow Fast & Furious actor, Vin Diesel wrote that "heaven has gained a new angel".
"Brother, I will miss you very much," Diesel said on Twitter.
In a second message, he said: "My heart is hurting so sad. Paul Walker was a good man. RIP my friend... Sorry to the Walker family."
Walker starred in five of the six movies in the popular Fast & Furious franchise and had started filming the seventh.
The accident happened while Walker was attending an event for his charity Reach Out Worldwide.
Other tributes came from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who has appeared in two Fast & Furious films. "All my strength, love & faith to the Walker family during this heartbreaking time," he wrote.
"We find our strength in his light. Love you brother."
Actress Jessica Alba, who appeared alongside Walker in the 2005 diving drama 'Into the Blue', described him as "a lovely person – so sweet and grounded."
Ludacris, another co-star, recalled : "Your humble spirit was felt from the start, wherever you blessed your presence you always left a mark."
The actor is quoted to have once said: "If one day the speed kills me, don't cry because I was smiling."
Check out tweets below from African Stars as they pay tribute to Paul Walker...
