Hudson Meek is starring in “Baby Driver”. remember the week after his death, as a “confident, spirited and brilliant young man”.
The actor, best known for his role in “Baby Driver,” died “peacefully” on Dec. 21, he said. obituary. He was injured after falling from a vehicle on December 19. According to The Associated Press.
He was surrounded by his friends and family, his obituary said. He was 16 years old.
Lynne Marks, one of his representatives, shared a statement Thursday saying she was “proud to represent Hudson Meek” and how she saw him grow in the spotlight.
“I’ve watched him grow from a young actor in Baby Driver to a handsome young man, proudly walking the red carpets of his next projects,” Marks said in his statement. “Hudson’s future as an actress was bright. This year at the Deauville Film Festival in France, she was part of the cast of a new film called The School Duel that won the Canal+ 50th Anniversary Award.”
Actor Hudson Meek in a trailer for the official movie “Baby Driver”.
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“Equally, he was a kind, empathetic and thoughtful young man who loved his family and his friends dearly,” Marks added.
Meek was born on August 5, 2008 to Derek Firth Meek and Lani Wells Meek.
Prior to his role in the Academy Award-nominated “Baby Driver,” in which he played the younger version of a main character portrayed by Ansel Elgort, he had several roles in small films, including “90 Minutes in Heaven” and “The List.”
After the success of the film, he had several small roles on television. Bada voiced both “Badanamu Cadets” and “Badanamu Stories”.
The last projects he worked on were the 2024 TV series “Genius” and the 2024 film “The School Duel”. According to his obituary, he contributed to several additional projects that will be released in 2025.
“He absolutely loved spending time on set and getting to know the names and stories of all the cast and crew members,” his obituary reads.
David Doan, another representative for Meek, called him “a gifted and amazing man.”
“She was a shining light in this industry and loved by all who worked with her,” Doan said in a statement. “We continue to pray for Lani, Derek and Tucker’s wonderful family during this incredibly difficult time.”
Actor Hudson Meek attends the premiere of “A Different Man” during the 50th American Film Festival in Deauville on September 09, 2024 in Deauville, France.
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In addition to acting, Meek was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School, where he was also a member of the school’s football team and participated in many school activities and organizations. At the age of 13 he also got his scuba diving certificate.
“Hudson was thoughtful and thoughtful, yet determined when he set his mind to something,” his obituary said. “Hudson’s personality was unique. Sure, he was convinced 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 joker. He loved a good joke, and he was happy when he was making others laugh. “.
A celebration of Meek’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2025, at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama, according to the obituary. It will be live on Meek’s Instagram account and Lani Wells on Meek’s Facebook account.
A scholarship fund was also created in Meek’s memory; will be awarded annually to a student at Vestavia Hills High School.
