Diesel chokes up remembering "Fast & Furious" co-star Walker

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Mar 23 2015 | 12:57 PM IST
Actor Vin Diesel got emotional while remembering his "Fast and Furious" co-star Paul Walker at the LA screening of "Furious 7", the upcoming instalment of the action franchise.
Diesel, 47, made a surprise appearance during a recent screening, where he opened up about Walker, who died in 2013 in a car accident. He was 40, said The Hollywood Reporter.
"This was a labour of love - it was in some ways the hardest movie I ever had to do because the relationships that you see on film are so real," said Diesel, who was unable to attend the film's premiere earlier this month at South by Southwest because his girlfriend was about to give birth.
"When the tragedy happened, I lost my best friend. I lost my brother."
Partway through his address to the crowd, Diesel became choked up and had to cut a sentence short. He was silent for a moment, which brought cheers of support from the audience members.
"What can I say, guys?" he said, regaining his composure. "Thanks for being my family."
Diesel said he hoped the fans enjoyed the film, as it was made with them in mind. "More importantly, it's for my brother there," Diesel said, pointing to the image of Walker on the big screen.
"Furious 7" releases on April 3.
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First Published: Mar 23 2015 | 12:57 PM IST

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