Hudson Joseph Meek’s loss of life doesn’t seem to have been brought on by foul play and is being investigated as an accident, in accordance with a brand new report.
Regulation enforcement sources reportedly advised TMZ that they’re treating the 16-year-old star’s tragic loss of life as an accident. The sources additionally allegedly advised the outlet there have been no indicators that medication or alcohol have been concerned.
Meek, who was greatest identified for his position within the 2017 film “Baby Driver,” died on Dec. 21 after he sustained blunt power accidents when he fell from a shifting car on the night of Dec. 19 in his hometown of Vestavia Hills, Ala.
The Jefferson County, Ala. coroner confirmed to CBS Information that the circumstances round Meek’s loss of life are below investigation by the police division in Vestavia Hills.
The Publish has reached out to the police and the coroner.
Meek’s mom, Lani Wells Meek, posted about her son’s loss of life on her Fb web page shortly after he handed.
“Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight,” she wrote.
“His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.”
An obituary for the younger actor learn, “He was surrounded by friends, family, and the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
“Hudson was an organ donor, and his family is comforted by knowing that he will continue to help others for years to come.”
“Hudson was also an accomplished actor,” his obituary famous. “He worked on several major motion pictures and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025. He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the chance to learn the names and stories of every member of the cast and crew.”
Along with performing within the Oscar-nominated “Baby Driver” as Younger Child, Meek additionally visitor starred within the Emmy-nominated TV reboot of “MacGyver” and booked voice-over work in commercials for Toys R Us, McDonald’s and the web online game “League of Legends.”
“Hudson’s personality was one of a kind. He was confident, convicted in his beliefs, spontaneous, and quick-witted,” the obituary continued. “He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter.”
Exterior of performing, Meek had an energetic faculty life. A sophomore at Vestavia Hills Excessive Faculty, he performed on the college’s soccer staff, sang within the Honor Choir and was part of the coed authorities.
Extracurricularly, he earned a complicated open water scuba diving certification when he was 14 and visited all 50 states.
Meek is survived by his dad and mom, brother, grandmothers, aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of Life is slated for Saturday at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Ala.
The service can be obtainable to livestream from his Instagram account or on his mom’s Fb web page, in accordance with his obituary.
Within the wake of his loss of life, the actor’s household created the Hudson J. Meek Memorial Scholarship, which can be given to a Vestavia Hills Excessive Faculty scholar annually. Per Meek’s obituary, the household asks individuals to donate to the fund as a substitute of flowers.
