Vin does not forget Paul – it was exactly the kind of friendship that many dream of
Paul Walker, the star of the Fast and the Furious movies, passed away in 2013, shocking the entire world. But his passing significantly affected one person, Vin Diesel, his longtime friend and co-star, who was like a brother to the late actor. Even after all these years, Vin has never failed to honor and remember his true friend, who holds a special place in his heart.
Best friends on-screen and in real life
Paul Walker and Vin Diesel first appeared together on-screen in The Fast and the Furious, where Walker portrayed Brian O’Conner and Diesel depicted gang leader Dominic Toretto. Along with the emotional bond the movie characters form, the 2 actors also started cultivating a sweet friendship off-screen that transcended time and space.
They forged a genuine friendship at the start of the franchise that persisted throughout the production of the films from 2001 to 2013 and lasted for almost 15 years. In fact, Diesel is his late friend’s daughter Meadow Walker’s godfather, proving their amazing connection goes beyond the simple co-star relationship.
“When we first started doing this, we thought we were doing a classic car movie, and we would do one and that would be it,” Diesel recalled. Instead, he confessed how unsure of whether the strategy was to make “alternatively, 7, 8, 9, and 10.” Discussing this even further, Diesel reflected on a promise they had made to one another, saying, “We would take this franchise and end it at Fast 10,” Diesel said.
The tragic incident
On November 30, 2013, Walker reached out on Twitter to let his followers know that the sixth installment of the cherished movie series would soon be available. However, a few hours later, Walker tragically passed away in a car accident.
Walker was a very well-known philanthropist, and that day, he spent his time at a charitable event. Just like the character he had played, Walker shared the same passion for fast cars. In fact, that very day, Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, held the charity event at the high-performance car shop they owned.
When they left the gathering, Walker was sitting in the passenger seat while Rodas was driving, and suddenly, only a few hundred yards away, the driver lost control of the vehicle. Those present at the event hurried to help, but they were powerless. Walker’s friends watched helplessly as the tragedy quickly spread through the media. Within hours, Walker’s passing shocked fans all over the world.
Vin Diesel never goes a day without cherishing his best friend fondly.Vin Diesel and Paul Walker were close friends, and when the actor passed away, it devastated Diesel. Losing his best friend forever tore him apart. However, the actor has always tried to keep his memory alive by talking about Walker and their special relationship. In fact, during some interviews, he would frequently cry in front of the camera.
The actor also discussed meeting Walker’s mother the day after the fatal car crash. He admitted that Walker’s mother’s response, in which she expressed regret, surprised him. “I said, ’Why? Why are you saying sorry to me?’ And she said, ’Because you lost your other half.’”
