It's hard to believePaul Walkertragically died more than a decade ago.
Sunday, Nov. 27 officially marked 12 years since the belovedFast & Furiousactor died at age 40.
To pay tribute to her late father,Meadow Walkertook to social media on Sunday and shared a series of adorable throwback photos of the two of them — accompanied by a short and bittersweet message.
"12 years without you…I love youforever," the caption of Meadow'sInstagram postreads.
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Fans flooded the comments section of Meadow's post with red and blue hearts galore to show their support of the Walkerfamily— which has also been supported by Paul's co-star and dear friendVin Dieselover the years.
Stories about Diesel, 58, stepping in for Walker's family during important moments — like walking Meadow, 27, down the aisle — help paint a picture of how deep their bond ran. Their relationship was not just a Hollywood partnership — it carried into their personal lives.
It's no surprise, then, that Diesel alsotook to Instagramon Sunday topay tribute to Paul, posting a candid-looking photo of the two of them in a stairwell.
"Twelve years… Not a day goes by… Miss you," the caption of Diesel's post reads.
Diesel and Paul first teamed up inThe Fast and the Furiousin 2001, where Walker played Brian O'Conner, an undercover cop who enters the world of Dominic Toretto (Dieel) and street racing. The movie started a partnership that turned into one of Hollywood's most memorable action duos.
Paul died in 2013 after he was involved in a single-vehicle car crash in California. Meadow, whom Paul shared withRebecca Soteros, was 15 at the time.
Meadow has honored her dad's legacy over the years,Us Weeklyreports, founding the Paul Walker Foundation, which aims to "continue to do the work that Paul started," per theorganization's website.
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