Vin Diesel became visibly moved during a heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker at the prestigious People’s Choice Awards ceremony held on Wednesday. It has been a little more than two years since the tragic passing of the 40-year-old actor, known for his role as Brian O’Conner, in a devastating car accident in California. Walker’s last appearance on the big screen was in the seventh installment of the highly successful Fast and the Furious series, a film that went on to collect an astounding $1.5 billion worldwide.
Emotion overwhelms Vin Diesel once again as he pays heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker during the recent People’s Choice Awards.
May he find eternal rest: More than two years have passed since the tragic car accident in California claimed the life of the 40-year-old actor, best known for portraying the beloved character Brian O’Conner.
Walker’s last appearance on the big screen was in the seventh installment of the popular Fast and the Furious series, which went on to earn a staggering $1.5 billion worldwide. At the recent People’s Choice Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the 48-year-old actor, whose real name is Mark Sinclair, graciously accepted two awards for the film – favorite action movie and favorite overall film. A visibly moved Vin Diesel took the stage and shared his emotions with the audience, expressing his thoughts about his late co-star Paul Walker.
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“This holds immense significance for me!” Diesel, a 48-year-old actor born as Mark Sinclair, graciously received awards for the most beloved action movie and favorite film at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
With visible emotion, Vin addressed the audience, expressing, “As I sat in my seat, I felt a sense of calmness. However, my emotions were stirred when I was unexpectedly presented with not just one, but two prestigious awards. In that moment, my thoughts immediately drifted towards Dom and Brian, and fond memories of Paul flooded my mind.”
“You would be astonished at the immense power behind it!” Describing Furious 7 as a project full of passion and dedication, the actor from The Last Witch Hunter urged fans to approach everything in life “with love.” Referring to Furious 7 as a ‘labour of love’, the actor emphasized the significance of incorporating love into all aspects of life. In between pauses, Diesel expressed his belief in the extraordinary power that love possesses. He revealed that the cast and crew made a collective decision to resume filming only after they had processed their grief and the weight of the tragedy had somewhat lifted. Diesel attributed the completion of the film to the combined love and support from everyone involved, transforming it into a triumph. He humbly acknowledged the audience’s appreciation by expressing his gratitude for their recognition of Furious 7 as their favorite movie of the year.
In a moment of contemplative silence, Diesel shared a thought with a soothing tone: ‘Our return to filming was delayed, for we desired to spare ourselves from the overwhelming tragedy. Yet, it was the unity of love from each and every person involved that guided us to the completion.’
After a tiring day filled with memories of our friendship, the actor nominated for a SAG Award concluded his speech by unexpectedly bursting into a heartfelt rendition of “See You Again,” a popular track from the energetic and action-packed movie.
Continuing to grieve: Vin, in the past, utilized his resonant voice to melodiously perform the melancholic tune for his close friend at the MTV Movie Awards. Towards the end of his speech, the actor nominated for a SAG Award spontaneously burst into a rendition of a song from the adrenaline-filled movie’s soundtrack, “See You Again.” Vin previously employed his deep, soulful voice to serenade his dear companion, whom he often referred to as his “brother from another mother,” during the memorable MTV Movie Awards performance. The rap track created by Wiz Khalifa, featuring Charlie Puth, will be vying for the esteemed title of best song at the upcoming Golden Globes ceremony. Additionally, it has garnered three well-deserved nominations for the prestigious Grammy Awards, set to take place next month.
Wiz Khalifa’s rap masterpiece, accompanied by the remarkable vocals of Charlie Puth, has traversed an incredible path since its inception. This extraordinary track from their collaboration has now earned the privilege of vying for the prestigious title of Best Song at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, which will take place this Sunday.