Hudson Meek, an actor who appeared in “Baby Driver” and voices Bada within the preschool collection “Badanamu Stories,” has died after falling from a shifting automobile. He was 16 years outdated.
Meek fell “into the roadway from a shifting motorcar” in Vestavia Hills, Ala., on the evening of Dec. 19, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office mentioned Thursday in an announcement to the Times. Meek suffered blunt power accidents and was rushed to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, the place he died from his accidents two days later.
The Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the dying, the coroner’s workplace mentioned.
Representatives for the police division didn’t instantly reply Thursday to The Times’ request for remark.
“Our hearts are damaged to share that Hudson Meek has gone dwelling to be with Jesus tonight,” Meek’s household wrote in an announcement Saturday declaration on his Instagram web page. “His 16 years on this earth had been too brief, however he achieved a lot and had a big impression on everybody he met.”
Meek’s household described his dying as a sudden and tragic loss. In his official obituarythe household famous that {the teenager} was an organ donor and his household was comforted “figuring out he’ll proceed to assist others for years to come back.” His household didn’t point out the trigger or method of dying within the obituary.
Meek performed a youthful model of Ansel Elgort’s Baby within the 2017 motion movie “Baby Driver.” He additionally appeared on the CW’s “Legacies,” Hulu’s “Genius” and NBC’s crime drama “Found.” Some of his different tasks are anticipated to be launched in 2025, his household mentioned.
“He completely beloved spending time on set and attending to know the names and tales of each forged and crew member,” his household mentioned.
Hudson Joseph Meek was an Alabama resident and sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School, the place he performed for the Vestavia Hills Rebel soccer group. Meek was additionally a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the respect choir and beloved gathering with pals exterior of college, doing water sports activities and “something within the woods,” touring and appearing, the obituary mentioned. He additionally beloved watching “The Simpsons,” enjoying and watching sports activities — particularly soccer, basketball and boxing — and “something associated to the Auburn Tigers.”
“Hudson was considerate and considerate, but tenacious when he set his thoughts to one thing,” the obituary mentioned. He grew to become an authorized open water diver at age 13 and earned his superior open water certification that very same yr. He visited all 50 states of the United States and had a aim of visiting all seven continents. The actor was additionally an lively member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, the place he typically attended youth occasions.
“Hudson’s persona was certainly one of a form. He was assured, satisfied of his beliefs, spontaneous and witty. He by no means let info get in the best way of a joke and beloved pleasant banter. He was a jokester, beloved a superb joke, and was happiest when he made others chortle,” the obituary reads. “Hudson thrived in environments that allowed him to fulfill and serve new folks. Hudson was a vibrant, dynamic one that lived life to the fullest.”
Meek is survived by his mother and father, Derek Firth Meek and Lani Wells Meek, and older brother, Tucker Firth Meek, his grandmothers, a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
The household is planning a celebration of life ceremony Saturday and established the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship at Vestavia Hills High School. They are asking mourners to make donations to the fund in lieu of flowers.
