Baby Driver actor dies aged 16 after he falls out of moving car as tributes paid to ‘vibrant and dynamic’ teenager
HEARTFELT tributes have poured after a young actor who starred in Baby Driver died aged 16.
Hudson Joseph Meek was killed after he reportedly fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama last week.
The teen actor is said to have sustained blunt force injuries when he fell in the 1900 block of Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills on December 1, according to NBC affiliate WTVM.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim of the road accident as Hudson, according to the outlet.
Local news outlets said that he was taken to UAB Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
It is understood the Vestavia Hills Police Department are continuing to investigate the incident.
Hudson 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, with the film's main character played by Ansel Elgort.
A published paid tribute to Hudson, calling him an "accomplished actor."
It read: "He worked on several major motion pictures and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025.
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"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 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.
In addition to acting, Meek’s interests included sports, travelling and being with his close friends.
The obituary added that Hudson, of Vestavia Hills, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School and was a member of that school’s football team.
"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.”
On Saturday December 21, a post on Meek's Instagram account read: “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight.
"His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted 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, included the MacGyver reboot series, Genius and most recently The School Duel.
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Hudson's family has shared they are working on a scholarship for Vestavia Hills High School students in his memory, reports .
According to the family, memorial services for Meek will be held later this week.
