In 2013, Hollywood and the world at massive misplaced a vivid star in Paul Walker. The beloved actor had varied credit beneath his belt, however he was finest recognized for his function as Brian O’Conner within the Quick & Livid films. Walker’s premature loss of life got here shortly after Thanksgiving, and his loss continues to be felt by those that admired his work and naturally, by those that knew him. FF co-star Vin Diesel nonetheless honors Walker with tributes and, in his most up-to-date, he expressed his disbelief that it’s been 12 years since his co-star handed (and followers really feel the identical means).
Vin Diesel not often passes up a possibility to pay tribute to his Quick & Livid “household” on social media. On the twelfth anniversary of Paul Walker’s loss of life, Diesel took to Instagram to share a BTS photograph and a tribute to “Pablo.” Diesel began his message with the phrases “twelve years,” signifying simply how lengthy he’s been with out his good buddy. From there, Diesel spoke concerning the ties that also bind his and Walker’s households collectively – like his personal daughter being named Pauline and Walker’s daughter, Meadow, nonetheless being near Diesel’s household.
The Riddick star then proceeded to debate what his Thanksgiving dinner along with his household was like this 12 months. It was apparently throughout that meal that the A-lister had a bittersweet epiphany:
I sat at Thanksgiving this 12 months, surrounded by household, and located myself wishing a few of them knew me the best way you probably did. The best way we may sit in silence or talk with out phrases. Few get that in a life, however we had it from the beginning. Twelve years. Not sorrowful, brother. Blessed.
Paul Walker died on the age of 40 following a single-car crash, at which level he was the passenger within the automobile. Varied tributes poured in from followers and celebrities alike following Walker’s loss of life, which coincided with manufacturing on Livid 7. Consequently, director James Wan accomplished the movie with the assistance of stand-in work from Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody. Even for me personally, it’s nonetheless laborious to imagine it’s been so lengthy since Walker handed away, and followers who commented on Diesel’s publish are of their emotions about that:
- 12 years from now we nonetheless miss Paul Walker😢😢😢😢😢 – transformerobotfanclub
- It has been an extended day with out you, my buddy. And I am going to inform you all about it after I see you once more… – brunasacht
- What a beautiful sharing! ❤️❤️❤️ We miss you Paul Walker. Love eternally! 🙏❤️ – silviadavanzo_officiel
- Cannot imagine it has been 12 years since we misplaced him he was so younger too. Paul you possibly gone however you’ll all the time be remembered. ❤️❤️ – vamptracey
- Two lovely brothers. The bond was so nice that until as we speak Vin stored Pauls legacy alive. That reveals what actual friendship is what the phrase love, brotherhood and dedication means. You’re a nice individual Vin. RIP Paul. ❤️❤️ – annatjie367
Though it’s been over a decade for the reason that Takers star died, his legacy nonetheless lives on, and his FF co-stars, specifically, have stored his title alive. Simply this previous September, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Meadow Walker honored Paul on what would’ve been his 52nd birthday. Followers nonetheless honor the late star as effectively and, to that time, Diesel posted to IG in July 2024 after seeing a fan sport a tattoo that includes a quote from Paul. Moreover, the previous few years have additionally seen Diesel tease Brian O’Conner’s inclusion in Quick 11.
No matter whether or not Paul Walker’s character is built-in into the ultimate installment in the principle FF franchise, I’m simply glad to see Vin Diesel and co. are nonetheless paying homage to Walker in different methods. 12 years actually is a very long time to be with out somebody, and Diesel’s post-Thanksgiving message suggests the loss can nonetheless really feel recent. Nevertheless, it additionally seems that regardless of the whole lot, he’s selecting to really feel “blessed” to have had Walker in his life. And that’s a real signal of household (which I’d prefer to imagine Dominic Toretto would agree with).
