Teen Actress Hudson Meek Passes Away Following an Accident Involving a Moving Vehicle
Young talent Hudson Meek, famous for his role in the 2017 action movie "Baby Driver," passed away on December 21 following a tragic incident. He was just 16.
The unfortunate incident took place in Vestavia Hills, a Birmingham suburb, on December 19. Hudson's life ended two days later at UAB Hospital.
A heartfelt message on Hudson's Instagram account read, "We are devastated to announce that Hudson Meek went to meet his heavenly father tonight."
Born on August 5, 2008, Hudson and his brother, Tucker, ventured into acting at a tender age. According to IMDb, Hudson made his debut on the small screen at six in the 2014 TV movie "The Santa Con." He boasted a total of 17 credits, including "90 Minutes in Heaven" in 2015, and appearances on the "MacGyver" reboot, "Genius," and "Found."
Lynne Marks, one of Hudson's representatives, expressed her pride in representing the young actor, noting his growth from a young actor in "Baby Driver" to a red carpet-gracing star.
"Hudson's future in acting was promising. He was part of the cast for an upcoming movie titled 'The School Duel,' which won the Canal+ 50th anniversary prize at this year's Deauville Film Festival in France," she said.
In the wake of Hudson's death, a scholarship named after him, The Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship, was established and will be awarded annually to a student from Vestavia Hills High School.
The tragic incident that led to Hudson Meek's passing occurred in Vestavia Hills, where he was residing, a suburban area of Birmingham. Lynne Marks, one of Hudson's representatives, was proud to have represented him, acknowledging his transformation from a young actor in "Baby Driver" to a red carpet-gracing star, and stating that Hudson Meek was set to star in an upcoming movie titled 'The School Duel'.
