EXCLUSIVE: Paul Walker's student girlfriend, 23, 'broken up' over star's tragic death as daughter struggles to cope with 'horrible' news

  • College student Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, and Paul Walker, 40, had been together for seven years
  • They had met when she was just 16 and he was 33
  • Jasmine was supposedly beginning to become the step-mother to Walker's 15-year-old daughter, Meadow

By Dan Bates

PUBLISHED: 14:02 EST, 1 December 2013 | UPDATED: 04:31 EST, 2 December 2013

Paul Walker’s girlfriend is ‘broken up’ over his death as the couple were hoping for a ‘bright future’ together, MailOnline can reveal.

Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, is being comforted by her mother Julie as she struggles to cope with the ‘horrible’ news, relatives said.

She has reportedly been dating Walker since 2006 when she was just 16 and he was 33 - but the 17-year age gap has been no barrier to them both finding love.

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Fast & Furious star Paul Walker and girlfriend Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell pictured in Hawaii in 2009. She is being comforted by her mother as she struggles to cope with the 'horrible' news of his untimely dead

Jasmine’s uncle Barton Bruner said: ‘Paul was a really good guy and Jasmine is broken up by this. I went to Thanksgiving with him, played golf with him.

‘They had their ups and downs but they were together and looking to spend a bright future together.

 

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‘This is horrible news and unexpected. Her mother is with her and she is comforting her’.

Jasmine, a college student who lives in Santa Barbara, California, was supposedly beginning to become the step-mother to Walker’s daughter Meadow, 15, even though she is only eight years older than her.

Meadow Walker is devastated by her father Paul Walker's passing

Meadow Walker is devastated by her father Paul Walker's passing

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'Broken up': Student Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, 23, is devastated after her boyfriend, actor Paul Walker, was killed in a horrific car accident on Saturday afternoon

Jasmine’s presence in Walker’s life may have been one of the reasons why Meadow decided to move in with him earlier this year, having spent her entire childhood with her mother Rebecca McBrain, who lives in Hawaii.

Meanwhile, a fake Facebook page purporting to belong to Meadow Walker was shut down today.

Walker's reps contacted Facebook directly. On the page, the imposter paid tribute to Walker, calling him her 'real life hero'.

The teenager has not been seen since her terrible loss on Saturday.

Walker, now 40, was raised a Mormon in a working class California family, but his good looks - he was once described as a ‘young Steve McQueen’ - meant he was never lacking female attention.

He also strayed from the family values his parents instilled in him and when he was 18 faced a felony charge though he has never revealed what it was. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor.

When Rebecca got pregnant Walker was 25 but he refused to marry her, claiming that he was not mature enough even though it left him feeling like an ‘evil SOB’.

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Walker met his girlfriend, Jasmine Pilchard-Gosnell, when he was 33 and she was just 16 

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Fans place flowers at the scene of the car crash where actor Paul Walker was killed in the Santa Clarita area of Los Angeles on Sunday

In one interview Walker said: ‘I knew where I was at with chicks and having fun. I mean, I was sleeping with her (Rebecca’s) friends, for crying out loud. You know what I mean?

‘I was an animal, and so I want to be there and my heart wants to be in it, but the mind just isn't following it’.

Walker shared custody of Meadow and has claimed that things were good between him and Rebecca.

He has said: ‘I love my daughter so much, and I love her mom too. We get along so well as a result of me playing it the way that I did.’

Walker had spent Thanksgiving with Meadow and friends and was scheduled to return to Atlanta to continue filming the seventh Fast and the Furious film when he died. 

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I find it odd that his bio in various places makes no mention of this young woman. I don't think I would let my 16-year-old date a 23-year-old, let alone a man 10 years beyond that!

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I wonder if he would have let his 15-year-old date an older man. I bet not.

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It is odd that there was nothing about this girlfriend in the bios and stories about Walker up until now. Only mention of his daughter and her mother. Perhaps he and his family didn't want people going on about the fact he was dating someone so young. It is a bit disturbing how young she was when things started.

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Is he relation of the Kardishans... id never heard of him before

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Something downright creep about that age difference, at least when she was still a teenager

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Wow every time I look at him I cannot believe how good looking he was, literally one of the best looking men I've ever seen. RIP, heaven gained another beautiful angel

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Who Cares About The Age Gap? Look At Other Celebs Age Gaps? As Long As Their Happy & In Love Who Cares? It's None Of Our Business, It's Their Personal Life! Paul Was An Amazing Man & He Done A Lot For Everyone, He's Helped 1000's Of People & Families Through His Charity! Let Him & His Friend Rest In Peace x

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not in california

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not in california.

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So angry at some of the vitriolic comments written here! First of all Paul and his friend died in the most horrific manner!! Secondly what he did in his personal life is absolutely none of your concern! Men and women have been involved with younger or older partners for centuries! It's life! Some of you may not agree but it's not your life to live! Get over it! Thirdly the media are disgusting for shaming Paul after his death. He was a good all round actor and equally decent human being. Show some respect and grow up!

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Thing is, it's illegal, others have gone to prison for this but were not rich celebs. The girl was a sophomore in high school, he a 33 yr old adult who should have been able to control himself. Many here including myself are wondering why this very handsome guy wasn't an A list star, now we know why.

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Sarah, penal code of california states that it is not illegal

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When I moved form India to the UK a few years ago I noticed most local girls are fat after they are older then 25. They have attitude and are demanding don't want kids either. I brought my wife from India she is 16 years younger then me and is now pregnant. Since I'm a doctor in the UK. Took me no time to get work and be a provider for my beautiful young wife. This male was a good provider to her.

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You sound just delightful! Gross.

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I don't wanna live on this planet anymore

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Jellos anyone?

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I like raspberry Jello.

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I like raspberry Jello.

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It is very sad he died and he seemed like a lovely person. But the fact he was with a 16 year old when he was 33 and up to now was very well hidden. That is quite a huge age gap at those ages. They kept that way on the QT.

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