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Cheryl Crabtree Walker Is Late Paul Walker's Mother - Facts about Her
Cheryl Crabtree Walker took time to mourn the untimely death of her famous son. Years after his demise, Paul Walker's mother still grieves and has had difficulty moving on.
2013 was a difficult season for Cheryl after her famous son died. Years later, during an interview, the former model discussed the painful aftermath of Paul's death. She said her life came to a standstill after she heard the devastating news.
Paul Walker's mother worked in the entertainment industry and influenced her son to pursue acting at a young age. Cheryl nurtured and supported her son's acting talent by taking him to TV and magazine commercials auditions.
Her efforts finally paid off, and her son was hired as a child model. Even though Cheryl has been in the spotlight for years, she keeps her personal life out of the public eye and has set her Instagram account to private.
Cheryl Filed for Divorce After 30 Years of Marriage
After being married for more than three decades, Cheryl filed for divorce. Her decision to end her marriage to Paul Walker III came nine months after her son's demise. According to the divorce documents, Cheryl cited that she and her then-husband had separated for nearly 12 years.
Cheryl Crabtree Walker disclosed during an interview that her son was in a good mood on the morning of his death.
Based on reports, Cheryl's decision to leave her marriage had nothing to do with her son's death. Sources close to the family stated that Cheryl and Paul's father had a rocky marriage, and their divorce was not amicable.
Per the divorce documents, Cheryl asked for spousal support and some of the assets she listed included a gun collection and a house. Like Cheryl, her former husband ventured into the entertainment industry and was a two-time Golden Gloves champion boxer. Aside from that, he also worked as a sewer contractor.
Death of Paul Hit Cheryl Hard
Cheryl's famous son died in 2013. His death was a massive blow to her family and the entertainment industry. Cheryl's son and his friend, Roger Rodas, died in a fatal car accident north of Los Angeles.
Recordings revealed firefighters who responded to the incident announced the actor and his friend were dead on arrival when emergency responders arrived at the scene. Cheryl's son and Rodas, who was driving the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, died from the combined effects of thermal and traumatic injuries.
Five years after her son's death, Cheryl Crabtree Walker disclosed during an interview that her son was in a good mood on the morning of his death. She said Paul and his daughter Meadow were talking about their holiday plans in her house.
Cheryl's son Cody Walker followed in his elder brother's footsteps and ventured into acting after his debut in "Fast & Furious 7."
Cheryl's son, who starred alongside Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in "Fast & Furious," was on break from filming the franchise's seventh movie and had planned to pick out a Christmas tree later in the day to decorate with his daughter. Speaking to People, Paul Walker's mother recalled the last conversation she had with her son and said:
"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!'"
Cheryl's son then rushed out to attend a car show event for Reach Out Worldwide, a nonprofit organization that Paul founded, and that was the last time she saw her son alive.
Hours after the event ended, Cheryl's son and his friend opted to go for a drive, but unfortunately, they got involved in a car accident and were pronounced dead on the spot. Years after Paul's death, his family still keeps his memory alive. They have unique ways of celebrating his life and have come up with a family tradition.
Every year, Paul's family visits Huntington Beach, one of his best spots, and throws flowers into the ocean while remembering the best moments they had with him. It's been ten years since Cheryl's son passed, but time hasn't healed her wounds, and her void can never be filled.
In 2017, during an interview, Cheryl said she had difficulty coping with her son's death, and there were times she didn't feel like walking up and facing reality.
Cheryl Had Several Children
Besides Paul, Cheryl has two younger sons and a daughter. Caleb Walker was born in 1977. He produced the 2018 documentary "I am Paul Walker," which covers his late brother's life. Caleb is a devoted husband and loving father of two children. He is also an entrepreneur and owns Chronic Tacos franchises in California.
Cheryl's son Cody Walker followed in his elder brother's footsteps and ventured into acting after his debut in "Fast & Furious 7." After signing up with Paradigm Talent Agency, Cody had his first big acting role and starred in the 2016 action movie "USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage" alongside Nicholas Cage.
Since then, he has played a few roles in movies. Cody and his wife currently host a home renovation show called "Fast: Home Rescue." His goal is to use profits from the show to support Paul's nonprofit organization.
Cheryl's daughter Ashlie Walker was born in 1984 in London. She is also an actress and has acting credits on IMDb. Ashlie and Paul were pretty close, and his death devasted her.