A TEENAGE actor who starred in Baby Driver has died aged 16.
Hudson Joseph Meek died after he reportedly fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama last week.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of the road accident as Meek, reports People.
The teen actor reportedly suffered blunt force injuries after a fall on Thursday, December 19 in the 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills. The information was provided by NBC affiliate WTVM.
Local news outlets added that Meek was taken to UAB Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
They also reported that the Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the incident.
Meek had roles in the major motion picture Baby Driver and appeared in the TV show MacGyver.
His breakthrough role was as Young Baby in Baby Driver back in 2017.
The film’s main character Baby is played by Ansel Elgort.
Meek’s professional acting credits date back to 2014, when he starred in the television movie The Santa Con, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Jaleel White, says IMDb.
His other acting credits, according to IMDb, included the MacGyver reboot series, Genius and most recently The School Duel.
“Hudson was also an accomplished actor,” according to a published obituary.
“He worked on several major motion pictures and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025.
“He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the chance to learn the names and stories of every member of the cast and crew.”
The obituary added that Meek, of Vestavia Hills, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School and was a member of that school’s football team.
In addition to acting, Meek’s interests included sports, travelling and being with his close friends.
The tribute continued: “Hudson’s personality was one of a kind. He was confident, convicted in his beliefs, spontaneous, and quick-witted.
“He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter.
“He was a prankster, loved a good joke, and was happiest when he was making others laugh.
“Hudson thrived in settings that allowed him to meet and serve new people. Hudson was a vibrant and dynamic person who lived life to the fullest.”
