JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — A teenage actor known for his role in “Baby Driver” and several voice acting roles has died. He was 16.
Hudson Meek died after falling out of a moving car on Dec. 21, the Jefferson County, Alabama Coroner’s Office confirmed to AL.com.
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His family confirmed the death in a statement on his Instagram account.
“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,” they wrote.
Meek starred in the 2017 movie “Baby Driver” as the younger version of Ansel Elgort’s character, Baby. The movie was set and filmed in Atlanta.
According to IMDB, his other acting credits include “MacGyver,” “Legacies,” “Genius: MLK/X” and more.
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His obituary described him as “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. 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,” it went on to read.
According to his obituary, Meek had filmed other projects set to release in 2025 prior to his death.
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