<Dl> <Dt> Paul Walker's death </Dt> </Dl> <Dt> Paul Walker's death </Dt> <P> Brian was portrayed by actor Paul Walker . Due to Walker's death in a single - vehicle accident on November 30, 2013--with Furious 7 being incomplete, filming was put on hold to allow the cast and crew of the film to grieve . The writers took this time to determine how to handle the fate of O'Conner in the film and decided that Walker's character will be retired from the franchise rather than killed . The film used some voice clips and cut scenes from previous installments, his look - alike brothers Caleb and Cody plus his CGI - generated face to complete filming . The film ends with a tribute to Walker including highlights of Walker's time in the Fast and Furious franchise and Walker's co-star and close friend Vin Diesel giving an in - character voice over of how he will always be his brother, before the words "For Paul" are displayed on screen . The song "See You Again" by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and American singer Charlie Puth was dedicated to Walker . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Film appearances </Dt> </Dl>

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