“He’d forgotten about an event,” Cheryl recalled. “Then he got a text and said, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m supposed to be somewhere.’” The event was a charity fundraiser organised by Walker’s foundation, Reach Out Worldwide, to support victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Cheryl said she expected him to return later that afternoon so they could carry on with their plans.

Walker’s sudden death shocked Hollywood and deeply impacted Furious 7, which was placed on hiatus before being rewritten and completed with stand-ins and visual effects. The film ultimately became an emotional farewell to the actor, whose legacy continues to resonate with fans around the world.