Baby Driver actor Hudson Meek will be remembered as a “confident, funny, brilliant young man” a week after his death.

The actor, best known for his role in the film “Baby Driver,” died “peacefully” on Dec. 21, according to his obituary. He died from his injuries after falling from a moving vehicle on Dec. 19, according to the Associated Press.

He was surrounded by his friends and family, his obituary said. He was 16.

Lynne Marks, one of his representatives, shared a statement Thursday saying she was “proud to represent Hudson Meek” and wrote about watching him grow up in the spotlight.

“I have watched him grow from a young actor in Baby Driver to a handsome young man who proudly walks the red carpets of his upcoming projects,” Marks said in her statement. “Hudson’s future as an actor was bright. He was part of the cast of a new film called “The School Duel,” which won the Canal+ 50th Anniversary Prize at the Deauville Film Festival in France this year.”

“He was equally a kind, compassionate and considerate young man who loved his family and friends above all else,” Marks added.

Meek was born on August 5, 2008 to Derek Firth Meek and Lani Wells Meek.

Before his role in the Oscar-nominated film “Baby Driver,” in which he played the younger version of a lead character played by Ansel Elgort, he had several roles in small films, including “90 Minutes in Heaven” and “The List.”

Following the film’s success, he had several small television roles. He voiced Bada in both Badanamu Cadets and Badanamu Stories.

The last projects he worked on were the television series “Genius” (2024) and the film “The School Duel” (2024). According to his obituary, he has worked on several other projects that will be released in 2025.

“He absolutely loved spending time on set and having the opportunity to learn the names and stories of each member of the cast and crew,” his obituary said.

David Doan, another of Meek’s representatives, called him “a wonderfully gifted and amazing young man.”

“He was a bright spot in this industry and was loved by everyone who worked with him,” Doan said in a statement. “We continue to pray for his wonderful family Lani, Derek and Tucker during this incredibly difficult time.”

In addition to acting, Meek was a sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School, where he was also a member of the school’s football team and participated in many school activities and organizations. He also became a certified open water diver at age 13.

“Hudson was thoughtful and thoughtful, but he was persistent when he set his mind to something,” his obituary said. “Hudson’s personality was unique. He was self-confident, convinced of his convictions, spontaneous and quick-witted. He never let the facts get in the way of a funny story, and he loved friendly banter. He was a joker, loved a good joke and was happiest when making others laugh.

According to the obituary, a celebration of life for Meek will be held at 11:30 a.m. on December 28, 2025 at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama. It will be livestreamed on Meek’s Instagram account and Lani Wells Meek’s Facebook account.

A scholarship fund was also established in Meeks’ memory; It is awarded annually to a student at Vestavia Hills High School.