Fans Mourn 16-Year-Old 'Baby Driver' Actor's Death

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Hudson Meek, known for his breakout role in Baby Driver has sadly died at the age of 16.

Meek was rushed to the hospital on Thursday, December 19. According to a report from WVTM, the local news station in his hometown of Vestavia, Alabama, the young actor fell out of a moving vehicle and suffered multiple blunt force injuries. He was taken to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Saturday, December 21, two days after his admission.

A statement posted on the teen actor's Instagram on Sunday, December 22, said, "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."

The statement also mentioned a "Celebration of Hudson's Life" to be held on Saturday, December 28, along with a message asking, "Please pray for Hudson's family and friends as we all process this sudden and tragic loss."

Actor Hudson Meek attends '90 Minutes In Heaven' Atlanta premiere at Fox Theater on September 1, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. The teen star is mourned by his fans after his death. Getty Images/Marcus Ingram

Fans and followers took to the comments section of the post to share their grief and condolences.

"What a guy of character. I truly have the utmost respect for him and his family. Praying for you, Meek family," wrote one fan. Another added, "Hudson was such a kind-hearted and hilarious guy. Knowing him was a blessing. May he rest easy in heaven. ❤️ ❤️"

A third user, seemingly a friend, wrote, "You were such a good person and friend who was kind to everyone. We're really going to miss you and the light you shared with the world.❤️"

Meek was best known for playing the young version of Ansel Elgort's character, Baby, in Edgar Wright's action crime drama, which premiered in 2017.

The memorial will be held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Alabama and will be live-streamed on his Instagram account. An investigation into the details surrounding Meek's untimely death by the Vestavia Hills Police Department is reportedly still underway.