Vin Diesel and the Fast family remember Paul Walker 12 years on

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Vin Diesel shared a tender remembrance of his friend and colleague Paul Walker, who died in a car accident twelve years ago. For the actor, Fast & Furious has long been more than a franchise—it is part of his life—and he marked the date with several emotional posts on social media. Diesel said he still feels Walker’s presence and described their bond as an eternal brotherhood, and the words came across as raw and unforced.

Other members of the Fast family joined him in honoring Walker. Jordana Brewster, his onscreen partner, wrote a brief note about how deeply his absence is felt. Walker’s daughter, Meadow, shared archival photos with her father, reminding fans of the star’s warm, everyday side.

Each year, the date becomes a moment to revisit those memories, as fans and colleagues keep in their hearts an actor who left too soon. The rhythm of these tributes suggests that collective grief has settled into a quiet tradition.

The bond between Walker and his on-screen family still feels intact, and fans are left to remember the franchise’s beloved figure alongside the cast—proof that some connections outlast the credits.