Hudson Meek, a teen actor best known for his role in the 2017 film “Child driverHe died after falling from a moving car, Alabama authorities confirmed.
Mick, 16, was shot in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills on Thursday, December 19. He died two days later, according to the Jefferson County coroner's office. The Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the death.
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In September, Hudson Meek was photographed at the premiere of A Different Man in Deauville, France. (François J. Durand/Getty Images)
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Meek's first role, although uncredited, came in the 2014 TV movie The Santa Con, starring Melissa Joan Hart. A year later, he landed his first big role opposite Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth in 90 Minutes in Heaven.
In 2017, the actor portrayed the younger version of Ansel Elgort The character of Baby in the hugely successful and Oscar-nominated film “Baby Driver.” Since then, Mick has appeared in a number of television shows, including the animated series “Badanumu Cadets” and “Badanumu Stories.”
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Young Hudson Meek appears on the carpet at the premiere of “90 Minutes In Heaven” in 2015. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
Mick's last credited role was in 2024's The School Duel, written and directed by Todd Weisman Jr.
According to his obituary, Mick was a sophomore in high school and participated in student government, honor choir and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Meek also enjoyed the outdoors and playing soccer, and was a big supporter of Auburn Tigers.
Mick portrayed a younger version of actor Ansel Elgort, pictured here. (Getty Images)
“More than anything, Hudson was passionate about it Christian faith“The obituary continued.” “He loved Bible study meetings, youth retreats, mission trips, and just being in church. An active member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Hudson also attended youth events with friends at Shades Mountain Baptist, Vestavia Hills United Methodist, Mountain Brook Community Church, and Another church he could find with a youth event focused on Jesus Christ.
Mick is survived by his parents, older brother Tucker and many extended family members. Fox News Digital has reached out to the actor's representatives.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
