Following Paul Walker's passing in 2013, his daughter Meadow Walker has made a concerted effort to honor his memory. Only 15 at the time of his tragic death, Meadow continues to pay tribute to her father, celebrating his legacy on social media and ensuring that fans recognize him not just as a Hollywood star, but also as a wonderful father.
In May 2020, she took to Instagram to recall the joy of spending time with the California native, but expressing her wish that he was still with her. Five months later, she posted a throwback photo with her dad and expressed through Instagram, "Missing you so much. Best friend forever and ever."
Paul became the father of his only child in November 1998 with his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Soteros. In 2015, she founded the Paul Walker Foundation, which is committed to carrying on the work that Paul began, according to the organization's website. "We are committed to his passions and devoted to his memory. He will always be in our hearts, and we are reminded every day to do good and live life like Paul."
Years after her father's passing, Meadow remains immensely proud of him and consistently takes the time to acknowledge and respond to those who express their love and admiration for him and his legacy. According to a source speaking to Us in June 2021, she regularly shares tributes to him on social media, stays in contact with the significant figures in his life, and continues to live by the advice he imparted to her while he was still alive.
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Per the insider, Meadow believes her father is “looking down and protecting her from heaven.”
Keep scrolling to see her sweetest tributes to her late dad:
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Meadow Walker’s Sweetest Tributes to Late Dad Paul Walker Since His 2013 Death
Following Paul Walker's tragic passing in 2013, his daughter Meadow Walker has been dedicated to preserving his memory. Despite being just 15 years old when her father, then 40, passed away in a car accident, Meadow has honored the legacy of the Fast and Furious star through her presence on social media, emphasizing that he was not just a Hollywood celebrity, but also a great father.
In May 2020, she took to Instagram to express that her "happy place" was reminiscing about her late father, wishing he was still with her. Five months later, she shared a throwback photo with him, writing, "Miss you so much. Best friend forever and ever."
Paul and his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Soteros welcomed their only child in November 1998. Following his passing, Rebecca launched the Paul Walker Foundation in 2015, dedicated to continuing his work and passions. Their daughter, Meadow, continues to honor her father's legacy by engaging with his fans, posting tributes on social media, and staying connected to those who were important in his life. She strives to live life in the way her father advised before he passed away.
Per the insider, Meadow believes her father is “looking down and protecting her from heaven.”
Keep scrolling to see her sweetest tributes to her late dad:
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Doing Good
Meadow posted her first Instagram photo in honor of her father's 42nd birthday. The post also served as the official introduction of the Paul Walker Foundation. In September 2015, she wrote, "When I think of my dad, I think of his deep passions - for the ocean, for helping animals, for aiding others, and for spontaneous acts of kindness. I established this foundation to share that side of him with the world and to inspire others with his spirit."
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Twinning
On the occasion of what should have been the 47th birthday of the She’s All That star, Meadow honored "the most beautiful soul" with a baby photo that resembles her. "The moment I realized that we are twins," she wrote in September 2020.
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Happy Tears
On the seventh anniversary of her dad's passing in November 2020, the model expressed, "A day to remember in sadness, but also a celebration of the love and happiness you brought to the world."
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Honoring Her ‘Best Friend’
On the eighth anniversary of the actor's passing in 2021, Meadow posted a picture of her father giving her a tender kiss when she was a baby. She wrote, "I love and miss you endlessly. Today and every day, I honor your life and your love. You will always be my best friend."
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Twin Souls
On the occasion of her father's 49th birthday, Meadow commemorated the day by posting a heartwarming photo of him holding her as a toddler. In a heartfelt Instagram post in September 2022, she wrote, "Happy birthday to my best friend and twin soul. I love you forever and miss you every day," before urging her followers to "do good [and] be good."
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Honoring His Milestone Birthday
On the occasion of what would have been his 50th birthday in September 2023, Meadow honored her father with a heartfelt message. She took to Instagram to share a cherished throwback photo of herself as a toddler, spending time with her dad. In her post, she expressed, “Happy birthday to my guardian angel. Thank you for your love, guidance, friendship, and sunshine. You raised me to appreciate the beauty in the world. Your kindness, humility, generosity, and compassion have had a profound impact on me. You instilled in me the importance of treating everyone with respect, doing good, and caring for our planet from a young age. I love and miss you every day.”
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’10 Years Without You’
Meadow honored her late father on the 10th anniversary of his death in November 2023.
"Ten years have passed without you... I will love you for eternity," she posted on Instagram, sharing a video of her surprising the actor on the set for his birthday.
"You just gave me the scare of my life," he exclaims in the video, bursting into laughter before embracing her in a tight hug. "What are you doing here? No way! No way!"