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 19, 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.
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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.
"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.
According to the family, memorial services for Meek will be held later this week.
Meg Deusner, owner of Acting Out Academy, said: “Hudson Meek was a beloved and talented member of the Acting Out Academy community since the beginning. But that is just one piece of the magical person that he was.
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"He was kind, he was faithful, he was funny and lit up any room. He touched so many lives and will be missed beyond measure.”
“The whole Meek family has been a huge part of our community and was 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.”