SINCERE tributes have poured in after the young actor who starred in Baby Driver died aged 16.
Hudson Joseph Meek was killed after allegedly falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama last week.
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Hudson Meek played a ‘young baby’ in Baby Driver
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Hudson’s breakthrough role came in 2017. Credit: Getty
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Hudson (fifth from left) Credit: Getty
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Hudson reportedly died in a car accident Credit: Instagram
The teenage actor is said to have suffered blunt force injuries when he fell in the 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills on Dec. 1, according to NBC affiliate WTVM.
The victim of the crash was later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as Hudson, according to a media release.
Local news reported that he was taken to UAB Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The Vestavia Hills Police Department is said to be continuing to investigate the incident.
Hudson had roles in the blockbuster Baby Driver and appeared on the TV show MacGyver.
His breakthrough role was Young Baby in the 2017 film Baby Driver, starring Ansel Elgort.
A published obituary paid tribute to Hudson, calling him “the accomplished actor”.
It said: “He has worked on several major films and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025.
“He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the opportunity to learn the names and stories of each member of the cast and crew.”
The tribute continues: “Hudson’s personality was unique. He was confident, confident in his convictions, spontaneous and impetuous.
“He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story and loved a friendly joke.
“He was a joker, he loved a good joke, and he was happiest when he made others laugh.
Besides acting, Meek’s interests include sports, traveling and spending time with close friends.
The obituary said Hudson, of Vestavia Hills, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School and a member of the school’s football team.
“Hudson thrived in an environment that allowed him to meet and serve new people. Hudson was a vibrant and dynamic individual who lived life to the fullest.”
On Saturday, December 21, a post was released on Meek’s Instagram account: “We are heartbroken to say that Hudson Meek went home tonight to be with Jesus.
“His 16 years on this earth were too short, but he accomplished so much and made a significant impact on everyone he met.”
Hudson’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.
His other acting credits, according to IMDb, include the MacGyver reboot series, Genius and most recently The School Duel.
Hudson’s family announced that they are working on a scholarship for students at Vestavia Hills High School in his memory, Yahoo reports.
According to the family, a memorial service for Meek will be held later this week.
Meg Deusner, owner of Acting Out Academy, said, “Hudson Meek has been a beloved and talented member of the Acting Out Academy community since its inception. But that’s just one part of the magical person he was.
“He was kind, he was loyal, he was funny and he lit up any room. He touched so many lives and he will be missed beyond measure.
“The entire Meek family has been a huge part of our community and has been instrumental in making Acting Out and many of our actors what we are today. Our hearts are broken as we continue to pray for them.”
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Ansel Elgort played the title character in Baby DriverCredit: Alamy
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