Hudson Meek, a talented young actor known for his roles in Baby Driver, the MacGyver reboot, and several voice projects, tragically passed away on December 21 at the age of 16. His family confirmed his death, which occurred due to blunt force injuries after he “fell to the road from a moving vehicle,” according to Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates. The incident took place on December 19 at approximately 10:45 p.m. local time, and despite being rushed to the hospital, Meek was pronounced dead two days later on December 21 at 7:59 p.m.
The Meek family shared their devastation on social media, posting, “Our hearts are broken to share that Hudson Meek went home to be with Jesus tonight. His 16 years on this earth were far too short, but he accomplished so much and significantly impacted everyone he met.” They also revealed that a celebration of life ceremony would be held on December 28, asking for prayers for their family and friends as they cope with this sudden and tragic loss.
Meek’s most notable role was playing the younger version of Ansel Elgort’s character in Edgar Wright’s 2017 action film Baby Driver. In addition to his work in Baby Driver, Meek appeared in several TV shows, including MacGyver (CBS), Legacies (The CW), Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic), and Found (NBC), where he portrayed the teenage version of Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s character. He also provided a lead voice role as Bada in the animated YouTube series Badanamu Cadets and Badanamu Stories.
Meek’s acting career began with an uncredited role in the 2014 Lifetime TV movie The Santa Con, where he starred alongside his brother, Tucker Meek. His family revealed that he had more upcoming projects, with some set to release in 2025. “Hudson was also an accomplished actor. He worked on several major motion pictures and television shows, some of which will be released in 2025,” they shared, adding that 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”, reported by the New York Post.
The loss of such a bright and promising young talent has left those who knew him and worked with him heartbroken.