Hudson Meek, a 16-year-old actor who appeared in Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver,” has died after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama on December 22. According to local news site AL.com, Meek sustained blunt force injuries before being taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead the next night.
Meek had several acting roles in films and TV shows, including “MacGyver” and “The School Duet.” His most notable role was as Baby, a young professional getaway driver with a passion for music, in Wright’s 2017 action movie. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with many paying tribute to his talent and promising him a scholarship in his memory at Vestavia Hills High School.
A post on Meek’s Instagram account announced that he was going home to be with Jesus after just 16 years of life, but that his impact will live on through those who knew him. The investigation into his death is ongoing, with the Vestavia Hills police working to determine the cause of the accident.
Source: https://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/hudson-meek-dead-baby-driver-actor-1236259788