Nearly seven years ago, tragedy struck and actor Paul Walker was taken from this world. Paul left behind a young family as well as an everlasting film legacy.
Recently, his daughter Meadow took to her Instagram page to share an incredibly touching; never before-seen-video of her and her father.
This heartwarming tribute is a reminder for us all that though Paul may be gone, he will never be forgotten.
During the late ’90s and early ’00s, Paul Walker was a rising star.
This photo was taken during Walker’s first-ever on-screen interview with Entertainment Tonight .
Paul was 26 at the time and still relatively unknown.
But before he was ever fast and furious, he was a Deedle.
Paul’s first leading role was as Phil Deedle in Meet the Deedles .
It was a story about two burnout surfer brothers who became Park Rangers.
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He began to make a name for himself playing the hunk in *She’s All That*.
Walker played the stuck-up Dean Sampson, opposite Freddie Prinze Jr. in She’s All That .
The film is to this day considered to be a ‘chick-flick’ classic.
Paul then went on to star in the high school football drama *Varsity Blues*.
Varsity Blues set out to showcase the ugly side of high school athletics in America.
Walker played star Quarterback, Lance Harbor.
But his big break came in 2001 when Paul landed *The Fast And The The Furious*.
Paul played detective Brian O’Conner opposite Vin Diesel.
While the film received mixed reviews from critics, audiences everywhere ate it up.
The film launched a franchise. Paul appeared in six subsequent FF films and had signed on for a seventh.
The Fast and the Furious helped launch the careers of countless actors such as Michelle Rodriguez .
Even superstars like The Rock have made cameos.
But during the filming of *F7* tragedy struck.
While driving in his Porsche Carrera, Walker and his financial advisor Roger Rodas hit a pole traveling at over 100mph .
Neither survived the fatal crash.
People around the world were in shock. The whole event seemed surreal.
Dwayne Johnson was just one of many celebrities who voiced their condolences for Paul’s family at the time of his death.
Paul was survived by his young daughter, Meadow.
Meadow Walker was only 15-years-old at the time of her father’s passing. This sent the young girl spiraling.
Shortly thereafter, she filed a wrongful death claim against Porsche.
Recently, Meadow shared an incredibly touching, never before seen video of her father.
The comment she wrote on the post reads:
“I never thought I’d share this. But it felt right. Be good. I love you. Stay safe. xx”
The video shows Meadow sneaking into Paul’s trailer to wish him a “Happy Birthday!”
You can tell that Paul is visibly startled at first. He clutches his chest and exclaims:
“You just scared the hell out of me!”
But once the initial shock fades, his love for his daughter instantly takes over.
Father and daughter collapse onto Paul’s bed, hugging and laughing with one another.
I’m not going to lie, this had me choking up pretty hard…
And the internet seems to agree.
The comments on Meadow’s Instagram were flooded with replies from friends and family.
All of whom were eager to show their support.
It was truly heartwarming to see the impact one man had on so many people’s lives.
It’s clear to see that Paul Walker’s legacy continues to live on.
Even though he’s no longer with us, he continues to be an inspiration for an entire generation.
So thank you Meadow for reminding us how much your father meant to us all.
What film do you most remember Paul Walker for?
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