Hudson Meek, a teen actor finest identified for his work in “Baby Driver,” died after he fell from a shifting 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 advised 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 demise, 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” within the 2017 Edgar Wright motion movie “Baby Driver,” taking part in a youthful model of the principle character, performed by Ansel Elgort.
A publish on his social media account stated that there can be a celebration of life Saturday, which can be streamed on-line. There can 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 have been far too quick, however he achieved a lot and considerably impacted everybody he met,” the publish on Meek’s Instagram account learn.
Acting Out! Academy, which is in Vestavia Hills, known as him “one in every of AOA’s first and brightest stars” Sunday on Facebook.
“May you shine without end Hud. You can be deeply missed,” the performing arts academy wrote. “Please be part of us in praying for his superb household throughout this troublesome 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 received the perfect forged award on the 2016 Christian Film Festival.
His household stated in an obituary that Meek died surrounded by household and associates. He was an organ donor, they stated.
“His household is comforted by figuring out that he’ll proceed to assist others for years to come back,” the obituary reads.