Apart from the screen, they were also best friends in real life. Paul Walker acted as Brian and Vin acted as a gang leader, Dominic in the Fast and furious film. Their friendship grew throughout the franchise since 2001 up to 2013. They had a special friendship bond that Diesel became his late friends daughter Meadow Walker’s godfather.
According to Vin, at the start they thought they were just going to make a classic car movie and they would be done with it, but as friendship grew, they went ahead and made a promise that they would end the franchise at Fast 10
The tragic incident
On November 2013, before the accident, Walker announced on Twitter to his followers that the sixth installment of the cherished movie series would soon be available. Also on that day he spent time at a charitable event that took place at high performance car shop he owned together with his friend Roger. Just like his character in the Fast and Furious movie, he also had a thing for fast cars
When they left the event, Walker was sitting on the passengers sit and his friend as driving and a few yards away, the driver lost control of the vehicle. Those who were present at the event tried to help while his friends watched helplessly as the news spread through the media.
Vin Diesel never goes a day without cherishing his best friend fondly
The passing away of Paul Walker shocked his fans and Vin was torn apart. The actor always tries to keep his memories a live by talking about him especially about their strong relationship. Vin also visited Paul Walker’s mother after the fatal crash, it was very difficult for vin to accept that his beloved friend had suddenly vanished. According to sources, Paul Walker helped Vin restore his relationship with his mother.
Fast 7 was still in the process and it was very difficult for Vin to play his character normally as if Paul Walker was standing next to him. He was forced to act as if nothing was wrong until at the of the film
The unique connection between their families
Their families have become even closer than ever, despite Paul Walker’s absence, Vin has always been there for his family giving them a sense of father’s presence. Vin also went ahead and named his daughter Pauline as a tribute to his deceased friend. Both their daughters have a very special bond that cuts across all barriers.
Vin also revealed that Paul Walker’s daughter is the first person to wish him happy father’s day, and seeing her bond with his children is one of the most amazing things. However one of the most meaningful tributes Diesel paid to his late friend was walking his daughter Meadow down the aisle. This act showed how Vin loved his friend and was ready to fulfill a duty that his late friend would have to fulfill if he was still alive
by: NastieEddie