Coverage dated December 25, 2024

Hudson Meek, teen actor from 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle

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16-year-old actor Hudson Meek dies after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama. Known for his roles in 'Baby Driver' and 'Badanamu Stories.'

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The Boston Globe
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Boston Globe's feed description
Mr. Meek made his on-screen debut in 2014’s “The Santa Con,” and had roles in various TV series, including “MacGyver.”
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Hudson Meek, teen actor from 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Dec 25, 2024
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
16-year-old actor Hudson Meek dies after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama. Known for his roles in 'Baby Driver' and 'Badanamu Stories.'
Quad-City Times
Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in ‘Baby Driver,’ dies after falling from moving vehicle (opens Quad-City Times)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Quad-City Times's feed description
The teen actor had various acting and voice over credits, most notably playing a younger version of Ansel Elgort’s character Baby in 2017 movie “Baby Driver.”
Washington Times
Actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in fall from moving vehicle (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.
New Hampshire Union Leader
‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Meek dies at 16 after falling from vehicle (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Dec 25, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Hudson Meek, a teenage actor best known for his role in the 2017 action film “Baby Driver,” died Saturday after falling out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, the local
WHAS Louisville
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek dead at 16 (opens WHAS Louisville)
Published Dec 25, 2024
WHAS Louisville's feed description
In 2017's "Baby Driver," Meek played the younger version of Ansel Elgort's Baby.
Kokomo Tribune
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies in a fall from a moving vehicle | Nation/World News (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Kokomo Tribune's feed description
Authorities say 16-year-old actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner
CBS News
Hudson Meek, 16-year-old (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 25, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Newsweek
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek death: What we know (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Meek died on December 21 in Alabama.
NBC News
Hudson Meek, 16-year-old actor from 'Baby Driver,' dies after falling from moving vehicle (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 25, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Hudson Meek, a teen actor best known for his work in "Baby Driver," died after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama, officials said.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
16-year-old 'Baby Driver' actor dies after fall from moving vehicle in Alabama (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Dec 25, 2024
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Hudson Meek, a rising teen actor best known for his role as "Young Baby" in the 2017 Atlanta-filmed blockbuster Baby Driver, has tragically passed away at the age of 16.
New York Post
‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Joseph Meek’s death under investigation as accident, no foul play suspected: report (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 25, 2024
New York Post's feed description
"Baby Driver" actor Hudson Joseph Meek's death wasn't caused by foul play or substances and is being investigated as an accident, according to a new report.
Los Angeles Times
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek dies at 16 after falling from moving vehicle (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Hudson Meek, an actor who played the younger version of Ansel Elgort's character in the 2017 film 'Baby Driver,' has died after falling from a moving vehicle.
Fox News
'Baby Driver' actor Hudson Meek dead at 16 after falling from moving vehicle (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Young Hollywood star Hudson Meek tragically died after falling off a moving vehicle. The "Baby Driver" actor was only 16 years old.
Breitbart News
Hudson Meek, ‘Baby Driver’ & ‘Found’ Actor Dies at 16: ‘Hudson Went Home to Be With Jesus’ (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Hudson Meek, best known for his roles in Baby Driver and Found, has died after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama. He was 16.
WMUR
Teen actor Hudson Meek dies after falling from moving vehicle (opens WMUR)
Published Dec 25, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Hudson Meek, known for "Baby Driver," dies at 16 after falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama.
Deadline
Hudson Meek Dies: ‘Baby Driver’ & ‘Found’ Actor Was 16 (opens Deadline)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Hudson Meek was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital in Alabama at around 8pm on Saturday, Dec. 21 after falling from a moving vehicle on Thursday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Child Actor Hudson Meek, Known for ‘Baby Driver’ Role, Dies at 16 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Hudson Meek, a young actor known for portraying the child version of the title character in the hit action movie 'Baby Driver', has died.
The Guardian
Baby Driver actor Hudson Meek, 16, dies after fall from moving vehicle (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Teenage actor died two days after getting hurt in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, as family plans live stream memorial service
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Teen actor from ‘Baby Driver’ dies in fall from moving vehicle (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.
WSVN Miami
Teen actor Hudson Meek, who appeared in ‘Baby Driver,’ dies after falling from moving vehicle - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Dec 25, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
(CNN) — Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor who appeared in “Baby Driver,” died last week after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama,
The Daily Caller
Child Actor Hudson Meek Dead At 16 After Falling Out Of Moving Vehicle (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 25, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Child actor Hudson Meek died at the age of 16 after tumbling out of a moving vehicle.
Variety
Hudson Meek, ‘Baby Driver’ Actor, Dies at 16 After Falling From Moving Vehicle (opens Variety)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Variety's feed description
Hudson Meek, a young actor who appeared in Edgar Wright's film "Baby Driver," died on Dec. 22 in Alabama after a fall from a moving vehicle. He was 16
Entertainment Weekly
'Baby Driver' child star Hudson Meek dies at 16 after fall from moving vehicle (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Dec 25, 2024
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
Hudson Meek, an actor who played the younger version of Ansel Elgort's character in 'Baby Driver' among various other credits, died at 16 after reportedly falling from a moving vehicle in Alabama.
New York Post
‘Baby Driver’ actor Hudson Joseph Meek, 16, killed after he falls out of moving car (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 25, 2024
New York Post's feed description
“Baby Driver” actor Hudson Joseph Meek died on Dec. 21 two days after he fell out of a moving car.

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