Hudson Meek, actor from Baby Driver, has passed away at the age of 16 near his home in Alabama (USA) after falling out of a moving car.
The young actor gained recognition for his role as the younger version of actor Ansel Elgort in the 2017 film. According to USA Today, Meek was seriously injured when he fell out of a moving car near his home.
According to reports, Meek was transferred to a hospital on December 19 but passed away two days later. The actor’s unofficial Instagram account confirmed his death on Saturday.
His Instagram page also contained a death notice from the family, stating that the high school sophomore would have appeared in other projects planned for 2025.
The family announced a memorial service on Saturday, December 28, in Homewood, Alabama, stating: “His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished much and had a significant impact on everyone he met.”
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