Famous child actor suddenly passed away at the age of 16 after being thrown from a moving car.
The news of this actor’s death at the age of 16 has left his family and fans heartbroken.
Most recently, People reported that child actor Hudson Joseph Meek passed away at the age of 16 after a traffic accident. Specifically, the actor was injured by a strong impact after being thrown from a moving car at around 10:45 p.m. on December 19 (local time) on Canyon Road in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
According to NBC’s WTVM channel, the actor was taken to UAB Hospital for emergency treatment immediately after the accident. After 2 days of treatment, due to severe injuries, Hudson Joseph Meek passed away at the age of 16. The Vestravia Hills Police Department is currently investigating to clarify the cause of the accident that led to the actor’s sudden death.
Actor Hudson Joseph Meek passed away at the age of 16 due to a serious traffic accident. (Photo: Collected)
On Hudson Joseph Meek’s personal page, the family representative shared: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Hudson Meek went home to be with God tonight. His 16 years on Earth were too short, but he achieved many things and had a significant impact on everyone he met. Please pray for Hudson’s family and friends as we all overcome this sudden and tragic loss.”
A memorial service for actor Hudson Joseph Meek was held on December 28 at Vestavia Hills High School. The family asked people to donate to the school’s scholarship fund instead of bringing flowers to the ceremony.
Actor Hudson Joseph Meek, born in 2008. The actor began his acting career in 2014 when he participated in the TV series The Santa Con. After that, the actor’s name became more known to the public after the success of the movie Baby Driver when he played the main character Baby when he was young.
The actor also appeared in the series MacGyver, Genius and most recently The School Duel. Before his sudden death at the age of 16, Hudson Joseph Meek completed many film projects scheduled to be released in 2025.