Vin Diesel honors Paul Walker while accepting MTV Generation Award!

While accepting an award at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Vin Diesel paid tribute to his friend and former co-star, Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in 2013. WATCH VIDEO: Vin Diesel says Ranveer Singh is Deepika Padukone’s ‘BOYFRIEND’ & her smile just CONFIRMS it! "In 2002, I was standing on this stage and MTV had given Paul Walker and I an award for best duo," recalled Diesel. "And now, 15 years later, I'm with my whole family and you've given us the Generation Award."

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Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson and Michelle Rodriguez accepted the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on behalf of the entire 'Fast & Furious' franchise. The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star also thanked fans for the honor, saying, "I gotta thank a generation that was willing to accept this multicultural franchise, where it didn't matter what color your skin was or what country you were from."

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"I could never stand on the stage and talk about 'Fast and Furious' without giving love to my brother, Pablo, our brother Pablo, we hope you are proud, thank you so much," said the superstar, as reported by E! Online. PICS & VIDEO: Vin Diesel gets OVERWHELMED on receiving a GRAND WELCOME in India along with Deepika Padukone! 'Furious 7' was the last film in the franchise to feature Paul Walker, as the 40-year-old tragically died in a car accident before its release. ANI