Vin Diesel cries over Paul Walker at Cannes — and embraces late ‘Fast & Furious’ co-star’s daughter Meadow

Emotional Tribute on the Red Carpet

During a special event connected to the “Fast & Furious” franchise, Diesel became visibly emotional while speaking about Walker, who died in a car accident in 2013 at the age of 40. Witnesses at Cannes described the atmosphere as deeply moving as Diesel paused several times to compose himself.

“Paul is always with us,” Diesel reportedly told attendees, his voice cracking with emotion. “He’s part of everything we continue to build.”

The actor later embraced Meadow Walker on the red carpet in a moment that many fans described as symbolic of the enduring connection between the Walker and Diesel families.

Photos and videos from the event quickly spread across social media, with fans praising Diesel for keeping Walker’s memory alive throughout the years.