Current:Home > ContactChainkeen Exchange-Paul Walker's Brother Cody Names His Baby Boy After Late Actor -MoneyStream
Chainkeen Exchange-Paul Walker's Brother Cody Names His Baby Boy After Late Actor
Ethermac Exchange View
Date:2025-04-07 20:51:47
Paul Walker's brother has honored him in the most heartwarming way.
Almost a decade after the Fast & Furious actor's shocking death at age 40,Chainkeen Exchange his younger brother Cody Walker and wife Felicia named their newborn son after him.
A day after their baby was born on April 30, they landed on his name: Paul Barrett "Bear" Walker, Cody told People. A week later, Felicia shared the first pic of her son on Instagram, which showed his older brother Colt Knox Walker, 2, holding him.
"This November will mark 10 years since we lost my brother, Paul," Cody told People, "and I just felt now was the appropriate time."
Cody—who also shares daughter Remi Rogue Walker, 5, with his wife—is not the first member of the Walker family to carry on the name of the late actor, who himself was named after the brothers' dad.
Their older brother Caleb Walker, 45, also honored the late star when he and wife Stephanie named their eldest son Maverick Paul Walker, who is now 5. The couple are also parents to daughter Everly Grace Walker, 16 months.
"My brother, Caleb, and I are both done having children," Cody told People. "My brother, Paul, was Paul William Walker IV and that name goes back four generations. Within the family, he went by 'little Paul' or 'Paul 4,' even though he quickly outgrew our father in height. It was important to me to have that name carry on."
The Walker brothers are not the only ones who paid tribute to Paul with their kids' names. In 2015, Vin Diesel, Paul's Fast & Furious co-star, named his third child, a daughter, Pauline.
Paul's family and friends have worked hard over the years to honor his legacy in other ways as well. After his death from injuries sustained in a car crash, Cody and Caleb stepped in to work as his stand-ins and body doubles for Furious 7.
They have since supported the cast at Fast & Furious events, while Cody has also reunited with the franchise's stars at the annual FuelFest music and automotive festival, which he co-founded. This year's event—held June 3 at the Irwindale Speedway in California—will give a portion of the proceeds to Reach Out Worldwide, the charity Paul founded, of which Cody serves as CEO.
Cody told People he sees Reach Out WorldWide "as a part of Paul that he left behind," adding, "It's important to so many to see that part of his legacy live on."
Paul is survived by a daughter, Meadow Rain Walker, who also helps honor his legacy with her own philanthropic work. The 24-year-old heads the Paul Walker Foundation, which is "is dedicated to spontaneous acts of goodwill that empower young people and support the environment they live in."
Meadow has certainly remained close with the Fast & Furious cast since her dad's death. Earlier this month, she joined Vin at the premiere of Fast X in Italy and also has a cameo in the movie, released May 19. She told E! News at the event that she receives signs from her dad when she needs them the most.
"For me, it's numbers, four and seven are my dad's favorite numbers," she said. "And I swear whenever I'm doubting anything or whenever I'm in an argument with someone or anything, I start seeing four and seven everywhere. So I always know that it's him."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (28112)
Related
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
- Western States and Industry Groups Unite to Block BLM’s Conservation Priority Land Rule
- How Josh Hall Is Completely Starting Over After Christina Hall Split
- Jorge Ramos reveals his final day with 'Noticiero Univision': 'It's been quite a ride'
- Oregon wildfire map: Track 38 uncontrolled blazes that have burned nearly 1 million acres
- 7 additional Red Lobster restaurants have closed, bringing total to at least 106: See list
- Wandering wolf of the Southwest confined through 2025 breeding season in hopes of producing pups
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Arizona State Primary Elections Testing, Advisory
Ranking
- Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
- Why Prince Harry Won’t Bring Wife Meghan Markle Back to the U.K.
- Sophia Bush, Zendaya, more looks from Louis Vuitton event ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics: See photos
- ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and son of ‘El Chapo’ arrested in US
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Olympics 2024: Lady Gaga Channels the Moulin Rouge With Jaw-Dropping Opening Ceremony Performance
- Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals
- Canada soccer's use of drones could go back years, include men's national team
Recommendation
Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
Everyone's obsessed with Olympians' sex lives. Why?
Harris will carry Biden’s economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset
Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami during Leagues Cup? Here's what we know
Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
Hugh Jackman Gets Teased Over His Divorce in Deadpool & Wolverine
Justice Department defends group’s right to sue over AI robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
Billy Joel's Daughters Della, 8, and Remy, 6, Make Rare Public Appearance for Final Residency Show