Paul Walker’s mother has shared a heartbreaking detail about the day he died. She explained that he never planned to leave the house that morning. One unexpected text message changed everything.

Walker, best known for playing Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious films, died on 30 November 2013 at age 40. He was riding in a Porsche Carrera driven by his friend Roger Rodas when the car lost control. It struck a lamp post and two trees. Both men died within seconds.

In the documentary I Am Paul Walker, his mother Cheryl described their final moments together. They were sitting in the kitchen, talking about the evening ahead. Walker was on a break from filming Furious 7 and looked forward to seeing his daughter Meadow. The two planned to decorate a Christmas tree later that night. He was relaxed and happy.

Then he checked his phone. A message reminded him about a charity event he had forgotten. “Oh my gosh, I’m supposed to be somewhere,” he told his mother. The fundraiser was for his Reach Out foundation and was raising money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

Cheryl expected him to return later that afternoon. Instead, the tragic crash happened before he could come home.

Walker’s death also changed the ending of Furious 7. Filming stopped, and the story was rewritten to give his character a gentle farewell rather than a setup for future adventures.

His mother’s memories offer a tender look at his final day and the simple family moments he loved most.