Vin Diesel Remembers Paul Walker On 51st Birth Anniversary: 'A Brotherhood Bond By Love'

Keeping up with his annual tradition, Vin Diesel did not forget to pay a heartfelt tribute to his late friend and co-star Paul Walker on his 51st birth anniversary. The Fast and Furious actor, who shared the screen with Diesel in six of the first seven installments, passed away in 2013. Ever since, Vin Diesel has been ritually observing his best friend’s birthday every year, cherishing their past memories on social media as he wrote, “I miss you Pablo.”

In a late-birthday post this year, Diesel shared a touching note on Instagram with an old picture. “Looking back, a quarter century ago… I believe this was the moment we knew that our brotherhood was going to change Hollywood, that you and I meant something to the world… a multicultural brotherhood, bond not by blood, but by love,” he wrote.

Vin Diesel went on to share about meeting Paul Walker’s parents, and his daughter, adding that the late actor would have been proud of Meadow. “I saw your mother and Father this summer. I could feel you in their loving embrace… for the last 11 years I have held words like talismans of light, each has gifted me so much with their love and wisdom. And your daughter… my God, she’s actually continuing your good works, speaking on behalf of our oceans. Just weeks ago, at a birthday dinner… Meadow gave a toast, man you would have been so damn proud. She has a way of speaking from her heart that echoes the melody of grace so beautifully,” the note added.

Diesel concluded the post by describing their “brotherhood,” which is timeless and bonded by love. Amid the emotional words, fans also happened to notice an unclear hint about Fast & Furious 11, with Diesel revealing he has found some “concept art” for the next film and is bracing himself. However, not much has been revealed so far about the project, especially after Fast X’s cliffhanger ending.

Paul Walker died in a car accident when he was still shooting for Furious 7, leaving his fans and co-stars in shock. Having played Brian O’Conner opposite the XXX star’s Dominic Teretto for years, Walker’s demise left a major hole in the franchise. To complete the film, Brian’s scenes were rewritten, including an emotional tribute to the late actor.