In a heartfelt Instagram post, âFast & Furiousâ star Vin Diesel marked the 12th anniversary of Paul Walkerâs death with a tender throwback photo.
In the image shared on Saturday, Nov. 20, it showed a quiet reminder of the bond they shared on and off set.
Diesel simply captioned the post: âTwelve years⦠Not a day goes byâ¦Miss you.â
The photograph appears to capture an unguarded moment from their years working together â with Diesel standing and Walker seated nearby, both dressed casually, underscoring the closeness and comfort between them.
Itâs a visual testament to their deep friendship as much as their professional partnership.
A Brotherhood Beyond Film
Diesel and Walker first teamed up in the original 2001 âThe Fast and the Furious,â launching a blockbuster franchise that would grow into one of Hollywoodâs biggest.
But their relationship went far beyond co-stars. Over the years, Diesel has repeatedly described Walker not just as a friend, but as family â calling him âbrotherâ in interviews and dedicating countless tributes to his memory.
When Walker died in a tragic car crash on Nov. 30, 2013, while on a charitable outing, the world mourned.
He was just 40. The loss hit the âFast & Furiousâ community hard â and reshaped the course of the franchise forever.
The final film Walker worked on, âFurious 7,â was completed with large-scale reshoots and CGI, ending with an emotional farewell scene that turned into a cultural moment.
Keeping His Memory Alive
Year after year, Diesel has kept Walkerâs presence alive in small but meaningful ways â stronger than any public spectacle.
On previous anniversaries, heâs shared memories, acknowledged how much he misses him, and emphasized the influence Walker still has on him personally.
More than that: heâs stepped into a supportive role for Walkerâs daughter, Meadow Walker, even walking her down the aisle at her wedding in 2021.
For many fans, that gesture sealed the notion that the âFast & Furious familyâ was never just screen-deep.
The Franchise Is Wrapping Up & Diesel Has A Few Requests
The last film is reported to hit theaters in April 2027, according to Entertainment Weekly.
“The studio said to me, ‘Vin, can we please have the finale of Fast & Furious [in] April 2027?’” Diesel began. âI said, ‘Under three conditions.’”
“First, is to bring the franchise back to L.A.! The second thing was to return to the car culture, to the street racing,” he noted. “The third thing was reuniting [Diesel’s character] Dom and [Walker’s character] Brian OâConner.”
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