Baby Driver’s Hudson Meek has died aged 16 after falling from a moving vehicle

Baby driver the actor Hudson Joseph Meek he died He was 16 years old after falling from a vehicle.

“Our hearts are broken tonight that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus,” Meek’s official statement on Saturday, December 21. Instagram read “His 16 years on earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and had a profound impact on everyone he met.”

The statement added: “Please pray for Hudson’s family and friends as we all process this sudden and tragic loss.”

Meek, who is survived by his parents to work and Derek and brother Tucker, who suffered blunt force trauma after falling from a moving vehicle, according to the local NBC affiliate. WVTM.

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According to the outlet, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said in a statement He died 48 hours later He was pulled from a vehicle in the 1900 block of Canyon Road near Highway 31. An investigation is underway.

Meek’s professional acting credits date back to 2014 and include: Santa Con, episodes of MacGyver rebootSchool Duel and Baby driver. He portrayed the younger version of Meek Ansel Elgort‘s Baby in the 2017 film.

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the untimely death of Hudson Meek, a beloved member of the JPTA family,” J. Pervis Talent Agency shared a statement on Instagram. read. “Hudson was an exceptional young talent whose dedication, passion and promise shone brightly in our industry. Over the past 10 years, he contributed greatly to the spirit of our agency and his loss leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all of us.”

The message continued: “Hudson was more than a talent, he was an inspiration and touched so many lives with his enthusiasm, kindness, smile and innate ability to light up a room and never meet a stranger. We will all remember him with great love.”

Meek’s family and friends paid tribute in emotional tributes on social media.

“I’m sorry. You are all in my prayers for safe keeping. 🤍🙏,” The following the actor Brenna D’Amico He wrote via Instagram comment.

Meek’s older brother, Tucker, responded: “I’m going to miss you Hud. I love you bro.”

A celebration of life service honoring Meek is scheduled for Saturday, December 28th in Homewood, Alabama.

“Hudson’s personality was unique. He was confident, convinced in his beliefs, spontaneous and quick”, an obituary read “He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter. He was a jokester, loved a good joke and was happy when he was making others laugh. Hudson thrived in the settings that allowed me to.’