Matthew Lamb, 14, Mourns His Mother Meredith as High Potential Co-Stars Pay Tribute

Matthew Lamb, the 14-year-old actor who plays Elliot on ABC's High Potential, has announced the death of his mother, Meredith Lamb. She died on October 17, and Lamb shared the news on Instagram on October 20.

In his post, Lamb wrote that his mother taught him school and taught him empathy. He said she did everything for their family. Matthew Lamb's Instagram post According to USA Today, Meredith Lamb worked as an acting coach.

Members of the show's cast and crew have responded publicly. Kaitlin Olson, who plays Lamb's on-screen mother, Morgan, wrote in the comments that Meredith Lamb was a gift who overflowed with joy and kindness. She called Lamb her pride and joy. Deadline

Several more co-stars also paid their respects. Amirah J, who plays Ava, Lamb's on-screen sister, sent him love. Judy Reyes, who plays Lt. Selena Soto, Javicia Leslie, who plays Detective Daphne Forrester, and Deniz Akdeniz, who plays Detective Lev "Oz" Ozdil, all posted messages of support.

High Potential is a police procedural series, and its third season is expected to premiere on ABC in January. That season will put Lamb back on set with the cast members who have now shared their condolences.

For anyone who follows the show, the messages offer a clear picture of how close the cast is. For anyone who does not, the story is simpler. A young actor has lost his mother, and the people he works with have said so in public.