Los Angeles, December 2026 – A decade after the tragic loss of actor and humanitarian Paul Walker, the Fast & Furious family and millions of fans around the world came together to honor his legacy through a tribute that has since been dubbed “the most emotional moment in internet history.”
On the 10-year anniversary of his passing, Universal Studios released a short film titled “10 Years Without Paul”, featuring never-before-seen footage, raw behind-the-scenes moments, and messages from his real-life family and co-stars — sparking an outpouring of grief, celebration, and eternal admiration.
The Tribute Video: Silence, Smiles, and the Spirit of Brian
Clocking in at just under 6 minutes, the video opens with a simple black screen:
“December 2013 – December 2023: Ten Years, One Family.”
From there, it unfolds into a seamless blend of:
- Behind-the-scenes clips of Paul laughing with Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Tyrese Gibson.
- Personal footage shared by Meadow Walker, showing Paul at home as a father.
- On-set memories from The Fast and the Furious all the way through Furious 7.
- A slowed-down orchestral version of “See You Again” played over Paul’s most iconic scene: the farewell race with Dom.
Then, in the final moments, the screen shows the empty chair at the Fast family dinner table. One by one, the cast sits in silence — until Dom raises a Corona, looks at the camera, and whispers:
“For Paul.”
The screen fades to black.
The Internet Reaction: An Emotional Avalanche
Within hours of release:
- The video racked up over 200 million views.
- #10YearsWithoutPaul, #ForPaul, and #AlwaysBrian trended at #1 worldwide on every major platform.
- TikTok flooded with duet reactions, many users openly weeping.
- Millions commented with stories of how Paul Walker changed their lives — both as Brian O’Conner and as a real-life humanitarian.
“This wasn’t just a tribute. It was a global moment of remembrance,” said one user.
“Paul wasn’t just a character. He was a part of our lives.”
Vin Diesel’s Message: “I Still Hear You, Brother”
Vin Diesel shared the tribute with a personal voice note, cracking with emotion:
“Ten years… and not a day goes by I don’t think of you.
We didn’t just act together. We grew together.
Your daughter’s strength reminds me of your heart every single day.
I still hear your laugh. I still drive like you’re right beside me.”
He ended with:
“This one broke me. But it also reminded me… legends don’t leave. They lead from above.”
Meadow Walker’s Reaction: A Daughter’s Love
Meadow Walker, Paul’s only daughter, posted a photo of her holding a racing helmet with “Dad” etched into the visor.
“10 years without your hugs.
But I’ve never lived a day without your light.
This tribute brought us all together. Thank you, Universal. Thank you, family.”
She also announced a special fundraising campaign through Reach Out Worldwide, Paul’s charity, raising over $5 million in 48 hours for global disaster relief.
More Than a Video – A Global Goodbye
Across the world, theaters hosted anniversary screenings of Furious 7, fans held car meets with GT-R convoys, and millions lit candles at midnight in Paul’s memory.
From LA to Tokyo, São Paulo to Johannesburg — streets echoed with engines, and skies were filled with paper lanterns bearing the words:
“Ride in peace, Brian.”
Final Words
Ten years without Paul Walker feels like a blink and a lifetime all at once. But this tribute reminded the world of one unshakable truth:
“He wasn’t just in the movies.
He was in every moment we believed in family.”
And even after 10 years… we’re still waiting at the finish line,
hoping to see that blue GT-R come around the bend.
Forever Fast. Forever Brian. Forever Paul.
