Actor Hudson Meek Of ‘Baby Driver’ Movie Tragically Passed Away Following Fall From Moving Vehicle

Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for playing "Young Baby" in the 2017 film Baby Driver, tragically passed away following an accident.

On December 19 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Hudson suffered blunt force trauma after falling from a moving vehicle. He was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to his injuries two days later.

Hudson’s mother, Lane Wells Meeks, expressed the family’s heartbreak in a heartfelt Facebook post, describing him as a young man who achieved so much in his short life and deeply impacted those around him.

In addition to his notable role in Baby Driver, which garnered multiple Academy Award nominations, Hudson appeared in TV series such as MacGyver and Legacies and starred in the film 90 Minutes in Heaven. He also lent his voice to commercials for brands like Toys “R” Us and McDonald’s.

Hudson’s family shared that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and “the presence of the Lord.” They also revealed he had chosen to be an organ donor, ensuring his legacy lives on by giving others the gift of life.

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