Paul Walker's daughter Meadow pays tribute to late actor on his birthday with ...

Paul Walker's daughter Meadow pays tribute to late actor on his birthday with ...
Paul Walker's daughter Meadow pays tribute to late actor on his birthday with ...

Paul Walker's daughter Meadow has paid tribute to the late Fast and Furious actor on what would have been his 48th birthday. 

The 22-year-old dug out a sweet childhood throwback of the pair from when she was little and shared it with fans on the star's birthday on Sunday. 

Meadow was just 15 years old when Paul died nearly eight years ago, aged 40, in a car crash in 2013. 

'Daddy, I love you': Paul Walker's daughter Meadow, 22, was seen paying tribute to the late star on what would have been his 48th birthday

'Daddy, I love you': Paul Walker's daughter Meadow, 22, was seen paying tribute to the late star on what would have been his 48th birthday 

In the throwback photo, Paul can be seen looking relaxed as he kicked back on a white wooden chair while nestling into daughter Meadow who was looking up to the camera and smiling. 

Alongside the adorable snap, Meadow simply posted: 'Happy birthday daddy, I love you.'  

Fans rushed to comment on the post, that has been liked over half-a-million times on the social media platform, and sent Meadow their well wishes, while remembering her famous father. 

'You have a protective angel,' shared one follower, as another commented: 'With you always.'

Sweet: The model declared her love for her famous father in the adorable throwback she shared on Paul's birthday on Sunday (12 September)

Sweet: The model declared her love for her famous father in the adorable throwback she shared on Paul's birthday on Sunday (12 September)

A third wrote: 'Happy birthday legend, the legacy continues,' while another posted: 'Happy birthday my favourite @paulwalker, you will always be in our hearts. Promise.'

Meadow, who has made a name for herself as a model in the fashion world, is often seen remembering dad Paul on social media and following his death, she has established a non-profit in his memory. 

The non-profit, named The Paul Walker Foundation, is aimed at marine science.

Paul found fame as part of the Fast and Furious franchise alongside fellow actors Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. 

He was in middle of the filming Fast and Furious 7 at the time of

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