Paul Walker’s mother Cheryl reveals tragic details about the day her son died

PAUL Walker’s mother has revealed details about a ‘sliding doors moment’ that might otherwise have saved the blockbuster actor from a fiery death five years ago.

PAUL Walker’s mother has revealed more details about her son’s tragic death in 2013.

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

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.

“We were having this good conversation, and he’d forgotten about an event he had,” Cheryl said.

“He got a text and said, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m supposed to be somewhere’.”

Paul Walker and Vin Diesel at a premiere of Fast & Furious. Picture: Ralph Orlowski/Getty Images

Cheryl would never see her son again.

On his way back from the charity event, the 40-year-old perished after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a concrete lamp post and exploded.

The actor was reported to be left “beyond recognition” due to the severity of the burns.

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

“But there was so much more to him. That was just a piece of who he was. He was an amazing man.”

Walker’s tragic death sent shockwaves around the world. Picture: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

The devoted mother went on to describe how the family maintain a tradition to keep Walker’s memory alive.

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

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

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

One of the last scenes Walker ever shot, from blockbuster hit Furious 7. Picture: Universal Pictures

This story originally appeared inThe Sun and has been republished with permission.