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Fans in tears as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gives his truck to a US Navy vet

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had fans in tears as he shared a moving video of the moment he gave a truck to a veteran as a gift.

The touching video, shared on Instagram, shows US Navy vet Oscar Rodriguez reading out a note from the Jungle Cruise star, which said: “Thank you for your service brother, enjoy your new truck.”

He then collapsed to his knees in tears before getting up and throwing his arms around the Hollywood star.

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“Today was a good day,” The Rock wrote.

“Merry Christmas @coach_orod and enjoy your new truck.”

The star said he’d invited fans to a screening of his new film Red Notice and wanted to do something “BIG… something MASSIVE… something unforgettable for one fan”.

He came up with the idea of giving away the Porsche Taycan that he drives in the movie, but when that didn’t work out the actor decided to “do one better”.

September 2nd 2020 - Dwayne The Rock Johnson, his wife Lauren Hashian and his two youngest daughters Jasmine and Tiana have tested positive for the coronavirus. - File Photo by: zz/KGC-254/STAR MAX/IPx 2018 4/11/18 Dwayne The Rock Johnson at the European premiere of
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gave away a truck. (zz/KGC-254/STAR MAX/IPx 2018)

He said: “I’ll give away my personal custom truck as the gift. My baby.

“I gathered as much information as I could about everyone in the audience and ultimately, Oscar’s story moved me.

“Takes care of his 75 year old mom. Personal trainer. Leader at his church. Provides support and meals for women victimised by domestic violence. Proud & humble Navy veteran. Kind human being.

“Oscar said it right, just before he drove away - it’s just love.”

“That’s all it is, brother,” he went on. “Just love.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 04: Actor Dwayne Johnson arrives at the World Premiere Of Netflix's 'Red Notice' held at the Xbox Plaza and Chick Hearn Court at L.A. Live on November 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Sipa USA)
Fans were moved by the star's gesture. (Image Press Agency/Sipa USA)

The actor’s fans said they were emotional after watching the video.

“Outstanding!” one wrote in the comments section, while another said they were sobbing into their ice cream.

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“This filled my heart,” posted another person.

“Got me in tears over here! That was amazing!” said another.

Rodriguez later shared a photo of him with his arms around the Jumanji star.

"Hugging @therock is worth a thousand trucks!" he said.

"I could have gone home content and satisfied knowing I got a BEAR HUG from Dwayne Johnson, A Living Legend."

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