Heartfelt tributes have poured in after the young actor who starred in Baby Driver died at the age of 16.
Hudson Joseph Meek was killed after falling from a moving car in Alabama last week.
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The teen actor reportedly suffered severe 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.
He was taken to UAB Hospital, where he died of his injuries two days later, local media said.
It is understood that the Vestavia Hills Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
Hudson had roles in the major motion picture Baby Driver and appeared on the TV show MacGyver.
His breakout role was as Young Baby in the movie Baby Driver in 2017, where the main character of the movie was played by Ansel Elgort.
publication The obituary praised Hudson as a “brilliant actor.”
“He has worked on several major motion pictures and TV shows, some of which will be released in 2025,” it read.
“He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the opportunity to learn the names and stories of each cast and crew member.
The tribute continued: “Hudson’s personality was unique. He was confident, convinced of his beliefs, spontaneous, and quick-witted.
“He never let facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved a friendly banter.
“He was a prankster, loved a good joke, and was happiest when he was making others laugh.
In addition to acting, Mick's interests included sports, traveling, and being with his close friends.
Hudson, of Vestavia Hills, was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School and was a member of that school's varsity, the obituary added. soccer a team.
“Hudson thrived in environments that allowed him to meet and serve new people. Hudson was a lively, dynamic person who lived life to the fullest.”
Saturday, December 21, published “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek has gone home to be with Jesus tonight,” Meek’s Instagram account wrote.
“His 16 years on this earth were very short, but he accomplished a lot and had a huge impact on everyone he met.
Hudson's professional acting history dates back to 2014, when he starred in the TV 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 shared that they are working on a scholarship for Vestavia Hills High School students in his memory, Yahoo reports.
According to the family, a memorial service for Mick will be held later this week.
“Hudson Meek has been a beloved and talented member of the Acting Out Academy community since the beginning,” said Meg Deusner, owner of Acting Out Academy. But that's just one part of the magical person he was.
“He was kind, he was loyal, he was funny, and he would light up any room. He touched the lives of so many and we will miss him beyond measure.”
“Meek's entire family has been a huge part of our community and been instrumental in making acting and many of our actors what we are today. Our hearts are broken and we continue to pray for them.”
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