A heartfelt message from Vin Diesel about his longtime friend Michael Caine has sent fans into a frenzy. The 'Fast & Furious’ star shared an emotional Instagram post on December 7, honoring the 91-year-old actor after they appeared together at the Red Sea International Film Festival, where Caine received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Diesel reflected on their 30-year friendship, describing Caine as more like family than a colleague. He also recalled losing his friend and co-star Paul Walker in 2013, saying Caine played a key role in helping him cope with the tragedy.
But the warm tribute quickly caused concern online. Many fans misunderstood the emotional tone and timing of the post, jumping to the conclusion that Diesel was memorializing Caine. Comments poured in as users expressed confusion and fear, with some admitting the post made them believe the veteran actor had passed away.
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