Vin Diesel has paid tribute to his late friend and co-star Paul Walker on what would have been Walker’s 50th birthday. Diesel shared a throwback photo on Instagram of the two actors together, taken 10 years ago. In the caption, Diesel reflected on the passing of time and the impact Walker’s death had on him. He also mentioned how one of his children wasn’t even born yet when the picture was taken.
Diesel acknowledged that the world has changed since Walker’s passing and mentioned the struggles humanity is facing. However, he expressed that thinking of Walker brings him comfort and reassurance that everything will be okay. Diesel also shared a touching moment with his child, who commented on the photo and expressed admiration for its timelessness.
Diesel concluded his tribute by mentioning his child’s aspiration to build cars, inspired by Walker. The article references the tragic circumstances of Walker’s death, as he was killed in a car accident at the age of 40. The accident occurred when the car Walker was a passenger in lost control and collided with a light pole in California.