Liputan6.com, Jakarta On November 30, 2025, the 12th anniversary of Paul Walker's passing was a touching moment for many, especially his daughter and closest friend.
Meadow Rain Walker led the tribute by posting a series of throwback childhood photos on her personal Instagram account.
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In the post, a young Meadow is seen sitting at the kitchen table as Paul Walker holds a flower-shaped cake with four candles, as well as a warm father-daughter kiss.
Meadow also shared a photo of herself smiling as Paul Walker gazes at her affectionately.
Alongside the images, Meadow wrote a short but touching message, "12 years without you. I love you forever."
Not only Meadow, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker's Fast & Furious co-star and Meadow's godfather, also paid a heartfelt tribute.
Diesel posted an emotional message on Instagram, reflecting on their brotherly bond, family, and cherished moments.
He called Meadow a "gift to his children" and a "true cousin."
Diesel also wrote about his daughter, Pauline, named after Paul Walker, and how he always felt Paul's presence when he called her name.
In his message, Diesel expressed, "Twelve years. Not sad, my brother. Blessed. The universe keeps placing angels in my path. I know you're a part of it... an eternal brotherhood. Love you forever..."
Paul Walker's Tragic Death in 2013
Exactly 12 years ago, Paul Walker, the actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise, passed away on November 30, 2013.
Walker died in a tragic car accident in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, at the age of just 40.
The single-car accident occurred after he attended a charity event for his organization, Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW).
The Porsche Carrera GT, driven by his friend, Roger Rodas, lost control and struck a light pole and a tree, before bursting into flames.
Although more than a decade has passed, Paul Walker's legacy and spirit live on, especially through his daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, and his closest associates.
Each year, Meadow and Fast Furious casts, such as Vin Diesel, returned to pay a tribute.
Remembering Paul Walker: The Fast & Furious Star and Philanthropist
Paul William Walker IV began his acting career at an early age in the 1980s, but his fame began to rise in the late 1990s.
His breakthrough role came in 2001 as Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious, which catapulted Paul Walker to international fame.
Behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Paul Walker was a dedicated philanthropist.
He founded the nonprofit organization Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) in 2010, following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
ROWW focuses on providing rapid and efficient relief to victims of natural disasters around the world, demonstrating Paul Walker's deep humanitarian side.
Furthermore, Paul Walker had a keen interest in marine biology, a field he had studied in college.
His love of the ocean led him to become a board member of the Billfish Foundation in 2006, an organization committed to conserving marlin populations.
Paul Walker's death on November 30, 2013, at the age of 40, was a devastating loss.
The coroner's report stated that he died from traumatic and thermal injuries sustained in a car accident.
At the time, he had not yet completed filming on Furious 7, which was eventually completed with the help of his brothers and released as a tribute.
The song "See You Again" becomes a touching farewell to Paul Walker.
Meadow Rain Walker: Carrying on Her Father's Legacy
Meadow Rain Walker, Paul Walker's only daughter from his relationship with Rebecca Soteros, has now grown up and is continuing her father's legacy.
Born on November 4, 1998, Meadow spent her childhood in Hawaii before moving to live with her father in California at the age of 13.
Meadow began her modeling career in 2017, working with renowned brands such as Proenza Schouler and Givenchy.
In 2023, she even made her acting debut with a cameo appearance as a flight attendant in the film Fast X, following in her father's footsteps in the same franchise.
Beyond her career, Meadow Rain Walker is also very active in preserving her father's philanthropic spirit.
She founded The Paul Walker Foundation in 2015, on Paul Walker's birthday, as a tribute and commitment to continuing her father's mission of "doing good."