Vin Diesel makes dream come true for young ‘Fast & Furious’ fan at FuelFest

Vin Diesel surprises a 4-year-old leukemia survivor at FuelFest, making a dream come true for the young fan.

In an emotional encounter at the FuelFest event in Irwindale Speedway, Los Angeles, actor Vin Diesel, famed for his role as Dominic Toretto in the "Fast & Furious" series, surprised 4-year-old Colton Pursglove by making a special appearance just to meet him. 

Colton, a huge fan of the franchise and currently in remission from leukemia, had long dreamed of meeting his hero, Diesel.

During the event on Saturday, June 1, Diesel took to the stage, not only to greet the audience but to specifically introduce them to Colton, declaring, “I want you to give a warm round of applause and I want you to welcome Colton into our family.” 

The touching moment was highlighted by Diesel walking over to give Colton a cuddle, warmly welcoming him to the "Fast & Furious" family.

Colton’s mother, Jordan Pursglove, expressed her son's excitement over the surprise. “Colton was so giddy and couldn’t believe he got to meet his real-life hero,” she shared with People. She recalled how Colton dressed as Vin Diesel for Halloween in 2023, complete with photos on Instagram capturing the delightful costume.

In related news, Diesel recently shared an update about the "Fast & Furious" franchise on his Instagram. 

“Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team,” he posted on February 24. 

The actor described the upcoming final installment of the saga as a celebration of the community they've built around the series. 

“This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together. Hope to make you proud!” Diesel wrote, reflecting on the profound impact the fans have had on the franchise’s success and evolution.