Paul Walker's brothers to complete Fast & Furious 7

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Paul Walker died in a car crash north of Los Angeles in November 2013 at the age of 40

The brothers of the late Fast & Furious star, Paul Walker, will fill in to complete scenes in the latest film.

According to the franchise's Facebook, external page, Caleb and Cody Walker will help finish "small gaps" in Fast & Furious 7.

A statement reads: "The Fast & Furious saga is about family...We came together and all felt the only choice was to continue."

Paul Walker died in a car crash on 30 November.

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An investigation found the crash was caused by unsafe speed rather than a mechanical failure

An investigation into the crash, which also killed Walker's friend Roger Rodas, revealed it was caused by unsafe speed rather than a mechanical failure.

Los Angeles County Sheriff also concluded the Porsche Carrera GT, driven by Rodas, was travelling at 94mph in a 45mph zone when it hit a lamp post.

Production on the film was stopped after Walker's death but resumed in March.

The Facebook statement continues: "Paul had already shot his dramatic scenes and most of his action for Fast & Furious 7 and it's among the strongest work of his career.

"Having them [Caleb and Cody] on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too."

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Jordana Brewster led a tribute to Paul Walker at this year's MTV Movie Awards

Paul Walker won the best duo category at this year's MTV Movie Awards for his role as undercover agent Brian O'Conner in Fast & Furious 6 alongside Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto.

Co-star Jordana Brewster led a tribute to Walker at the ceremony, saying: "He will always be in our hearts".

The first film of the franchise came out in 2001, with the seventh scheduled to be released in 2015.

"This film [Fast & Furious 7] is the most important we've ever done together," adds the online statement.

"It will allow the character of Brian O'Conner to live on and let us celebrate Paul in his most defining role."

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