It's been eight years since the world was forced to say goodbye to Paul Walker.
Perhaps best known for his work in the wildly popular Fast and the Furious franchise, the actor tragically died on November 30, 2013 at the age of 40, the passenger in a single-car crash. As he and friend Roger Rodas headed out to attend an event for Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide, meant to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, Rodas' Porsche Carrera GT, traveling at a speed determined to be between 80 and 93 mph in a 45 mph zone in Santa Clarita, Calif., slammed into a concrete lamp post and two trees, bursting into flames. Both bodies were, sadly, burned beyond recognition.
"He wasn't really a formal kind of a guy…knowing him he would just want you to be doing something fun that you enjoy doing with him," his brother Cody has said. "It's not a day to be sad. He wouldn't want you to be sad. He would just want you to be with family and friends."
Added his other sibling Caleb, "We're just trying to live the life that Paul would want us to live. And just be happy and look forward."
Let's take a look back at his life—a life well-lived, however brief it may have been—in photos.
Paul Walker tragically died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, in a car accident in Santa Clarita, Calif. The actor was 40.
The blond actor enjoys some R&R in Hawaii.
This snapshot of Paul with his daughter Meadow Walker serves as the cover photo of The Paul Walker Foundation website, which promises to "continue to do the work that Paul started. We are focused on his passions and dedicated to his legacy. He is always in our hearts and we are reminded daily to do good and live life like Paul. Paul's passion for the ocean, a curious mind and a spontaneous heart lives on in The Paul Walker Foundation."
Looking slick! The actor is all smiles at a Fast & Furious 4 premiere in Bochum, Germany.
The actor's 1985 appearance on Highway to Heaven was posted to his Facebook page in September 2013.
Jordana Brewster, Vin Diesel, director Justin Lin, Michelle Rodriguez and Paul Walker stick together at a FF4 photocall in Lille, France.
Paul, Vin and Tyrese flash their bright smiles at the Fast Five premiere in Rio.
Paul Walker chats with Jimmy Fallon in May 2013.
Paul Walker and Jessica Alba attend the Into the Blue premiere in Westwood.
Paul Walker, with his brother Cody Walker, at the premiere of Timeline' at the Mann's National Theatre on November 19, 2003.
Meadow shared this sweet throwback photo of herself dancing with her dad back in 2017, telling her Instagram followers, "In honor of my dad's birthday today, we're challenging you to DO GOOD! Share a video or photo of your random act of kindness and nominate 4 people to join the challenge!"
Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez and Vin Diesel attend the Deauville film festival, France in September 2001.
Brian O'Connor shows off his hot wheels.
The FF5 star meets fans at the Rome premiere.
The FF6 stars show off their finest threads at the London premiere of their film.
Walker keeps it casual for a FF5 photocall in Rome.
The Fast & Furious 4 star attends the film's U.K. premiere.
The star greets fans at the Taipei premiere of Fast & Furious 4.
Walker roots for the home team at Dodger Stadium.
This story was originally published on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 3 a.m. PT