Hudson Meek, a teen actor finest recognized for his work in “Baby Driver,” died after he fell from a transferring automobile in Alabama, officers stated. He was 16.
Meek sustained blunt pressure accidents when he fell from the motorcar in his hometown, Vestavia Hills, the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office instructed NBC News on Thursday. He was injured Dec. 19 and died at UAB Hospital on Saturday.
The Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding his dying, the workplace stated. The incident occurred within the 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills, a suburb south of Birmingham.
A publish on Meek’s Instagram account Saturday stated, “Our hearts are damaged to share that Hudson Meek went dwelling to be with Jesus tonight.”
Meek performed “Young Baby” in the 2017 Edgar Wright action film “Baby Driver,” enjoying a youthful model of the principle character, performed by Ansel Elgort.
A publish on his social media account stated that there will probably be a celebration of life Saturday, which will probably be streamed on-line. There will probably be a scholarship fund in his reminiscence at Vestavia Hills High School, the place he was a sophomore, his household stated in an obituary.
“His 16 years on this earth had been far too brief, however he completed a lot and considerably impacted everybody he met,” the publish on Meek’s Instagram account learn.
Acting Out! Academy, which is in Vestavia Hills, referred to as him “certainly one of AOA’s first and brightest stars” Sunday on Facebook.
“May you shine without end Hud. You will probably be deeply missed,” the performing arts academy wrote. “Please be a part of us in praying for his wonderful household throughout this tough time.”
Meek most not too long ago had tv roles on NBC’s “Found” and National Geographic’s “Genius.” He additionally performed “Bully Boy” within the 2016 movie “Providence,” a romantic drama that gained one of the best forged award on the 2016 Christian Film Festival.
His household stated in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by household and mates. He was an organ donor, they stated.
“His household is comforted by realizing that he’ll proceed to assist others for years to return,” the obituary reads.
