During the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Puth and Lindsey Stirling teamed up together and performed the song "See You Again" in memory of the late Paul Walker, the famous action star of the gross-topping movie sequel Fast and Furious.
One November 30, 2013, the world of Hollywood lost one of the most talented actors that made his mark on the world through chart-topping movies like Fast and the Furious. Paul Walker died in a car accident while taking a few days off filming Fast and Furious 7 in Southern California. Since Fast and Furious was nearly done when the actor passed away, Walker's brothers Cody and Caleb had to step in and complete the scenes that the actor missed to portray upon his death.
When Fast and Furious 7 was released on screen last April 3, 2015, it made over $1.32 billion worldwide and was ultimately a dedication to the late actor for portraying one of the lead characters that will forever remain unforgotten despite his early passing at the age of 40. The movie ended with a dramatic scene between the lead characters Dom and Brian, portrayed by Vin Diesel and Paul Walker respectively, parting ways as the movie comes to an end. It was typically the production's tribute to the late actor. Accordingly, the soundtrack of the scene was what made it more emotional for the viewers and the actors alike.
During the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, the artist who responsible for the epic soundtrack of Fast and Furious 7, Wiz Khalifa, along with Charlie Puth and Lindsey Stirling graced the stage and performed the song "See You Again" as a tribute to the late actor. Furthermore, Walker's co-stars in Fast and Furious 7 who were also close friends of the late actor introduced the performance with a heartfelt message that moved the artists who were both there to receive awards and witness music change the aura of the industry.
Paul Walker's death shook the movie industry and made the action-packed sequel Fast and Furious 7 more relevant than ever as it served as both a memorabilia and a tribute to the passing of one of the most noted actors of all time. Moreover, the heartfelt tribute during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards added more spice to the memory of the late actor who passed away too soon. Do you have heartfelt messages that you wish to relay to the late Paul Walker? Post your comments below.
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