Upcoming documentary I Am Paul Walker sees his mother Cheryl speak out on the loss of her son.

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A new documentary, I Am Paul Walker, will shed light on the actor’s final momentsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Cheryl described the last time she saw Paul.

The Fast and the Furious actor had brought his daughter, Meadow, to visit his mother and the trio were discussing plans to buy a Christmas tree that evening.

She explained: “We were having this good conversation, and he’d forgotten about an event he had… He got a text and said, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m supposed to be somewhere!'”

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The star was tragically killed in 2013 when a car he was a passenger in hit a treeCredit: WENN
For Paul remembered he was due to attend a fundraiser at a race shop in aid of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and dashed out the door.

Cheryl would never see her son again. On his way back from the charity event, 40-year-old Paul would be killed.

After doing his bit at the event, Paul left in a Porsche Carrera GT which was being driven by his pal and financial adviser, former race-car driver Roger Rodas.

But the high performance car went out of control and smashed into a lamppost and exploded. Both men died instantly.

A previous investigation into the accident concluded the vehicle was travelling at 94mph in a 45mph zone.

Investigators  also confirmed there was no “mechanical failure” involved in the fatal collision, which happened mid-way through filming for Furious 7.

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Firefighters extinguish the fire in the car where actor Paul Walker was killedCredit: Reuters
The actor was reported to be left “beyond recognition” due to the severity of the burns.

A post-mortem revealed he had no drugs or alcohol in his system when he died.

He had broken bones throughout his body including his jaw, arm, ribs and pelvis.

The movie star’s ashes have been buried in the Hollywood Hills.

Cheryl added: “I think so many people think, ‘Oh, he was just a movie star who was killed in a car accident.’

“But there was so much more to him. That was just a piece of who he was.

“He was an amazing man.”

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Paul passed away at the age of 40 after a car explosionCredit: Getty – Contributor
Paul was born in Glendale, California in 1973.

His father was sewer contractor but also known to be a two-time Golden Gloves boxer and his mum was fashion model.

He grew up with five siblings and was raised as a Mormon.

Aged just two, he made his debut in a Pampers TV commercial before starring in TV shows such as Who’s the Boss? and Touched by an Angel.

Meet the Deedles was his first film.

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Paul Walker made his name in the Fast and the Furious movies alongside Vin Diesel
The devoted mother went on to describe how the family maintain a tradition to keep Paul’s memory alive.

Each year on Paul’s birthday, they travel to one of his favourite surfing spots, where they throw sunflowers into the ocean and share memories of the star.

Cheryl told the publication: “I’ve gotten letters from people all over the world who said he made a difference in their lives.

“That is such a blessing. He’s never forgotten.”

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Paul’s mother Cheryl Walker has opened up on the loss of her sonCredit: Insight News and Features
His mother added that messages she has received from his fans mean a great deal to her.

She said: “I’ve gotten letters from people all over the world who said he made a difference in their lives. That is such a blessing. He’s never forgotten.”

I Am Paul Walker premieres on the Paramount Network in the US.