Fast & Furious star Paul Walker tragically lost his life exactly eight years ago today, with his co-star and friend Vin Diesel remembering him with a heartfelt note.
Walker passed away on November 30, 2013 from injuries sustained in a single-car collision with a concrete lamp post and two trees, at just 40 years of age.
The 54-year-old Diesel (real name Mark Sinclair) took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a heartfelt post about both of their daughters, Meadow Walker, 22, and Haina Riley Sinclair, 13.
Heartfelt: Fast & Furious star Paul Walker tragically lost his life exactly eight years ago today, with his co-star and friend Vin Diesel remembering him with a heartfelt note
Passed: Walker passed away on November 30, 2013 from injuries sustained in a single-car collision with a concrete lamp post and two trees, at just 40 years of age
He shared a photo from Meadow’s wedding in October to Louis Thornton-Allan, with Diesel’s daughter Haina serving as the maid of honor.
The actor began his post by reminiscing about a moment on the set of Fast & Furious in 2008, where he told Walker he was expecting his first child, Haina.
‘So much to tell you… I can remember that day when you and I were filming that scene in F4 where we were eating Chinese food and we had a brother combat scene which ended in you saying “Letty just wanted you to come home Dom…”‘ Diesel began.
Filming: ‘So much to tell you… I can remember that day when you and I were filming that scene in F4 where we were eating Chinese food and we had a brother combat scene which ended in you saying “Letty just wanted you to come home Dom…”‘ Diesel began
‘When we were done filming that day you came into my trailer and asked, what’s on your mind? You always knew when something was on my mind. Haha. I told you that I was about to have a baby and didn’t know what to expect at the hospital which I was heading to after work,’ the actor shared.
‘Will never forget what you told me… you said a lot of tough guys will tell you to wait out side of the delivery room, but that’s wrong. Go in there, actually cut the umbilical cord and it will be the best day of your life,’ Diesel shared.
‘You of course, was talking from experience, having already an angel of your own. It’s been eight years today… and not a day goes by that I don’t reflect of the brotherhood we were blessed to have… but you know that. Tragedies in life are always followed by life’s blessings if you just stay open and have faith,’ he continued.
Tough guys: ‘Will never forget what you told me… you said a lot of tough guys will tell you to wait out side of the delivery room, but that’s wrong. Go in there, actually cut the umbilical cord and it will be the best day of your life,’ Diesel shared
‘Look at this photo Pablo, it will make you smile. The same angel that you helped me prepare for in the most beautiful way with your brotherly advice is the same angel that precious Meadow asked to be her Maid of Honor,’ Diesel said.
‘How could I have known that back on the 2008 set of Fast… but maybe somehow you did. Miss you. My children always tell me that uncle Paul is with you dad, always… and I know in my heart that they are right. Miss you Pablo…’ Diesel concluded.
Paul’s brother Cody B. Walker commented, ‘The first child, I love that story each time,’ with a red heart emoji.
Smile: ‘Look at this photo Pablo, it will make you smile. The same angel that you helped me prepare for in the most beautiful way with your brotherly advice is the same angel that precious Meadow asked to be her Maid of Honor,’ Diesel said
Comment: Paul’s brother Cody B. Walker commented, ‘The first child, I love that story each time,’ with a red heart emoji
Vin’s Fast & Furious franchise co-star Tyrese Gibson added, ‘So great so beautifully spelled out…. We have to continue to love our angels and protect them at all cost!’
Another co-star, rapper/actor Ludacris shared two dove of peace emojis, while Jordana Brewster shared four white heart emojis.
Walker was in the midst of shooting Furious 7 when he tragically passed away, which lead to the film being significantly altered to pay tribute to the actor’s character, Brian O’Connor.
The Fast & Furious flagship franchise will wrap up with a 10th movie that’s in the works, though there are other spin-offs planned.
Co-star: Vin’s Fast & Furious franchise co-star Tyrese Gibson added, ‘So great so beautifully spelled out…. We have to continue to love our angels and protect them at all cost!’
