American Horror Story actor Ben Woolf has died, aged 34

 
American Horror Story: Ben Woolf (Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Emma Powell24 February 2015
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American Horror Story: Freak Show actor Ben Woolf has died in hospital from head injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

Woolf, who was well-known for playing Meep in the FX show, was hit by a wing mirror on Thursday while crossing a road in Hollywood, according to TMZ.

A source close to the actor told the site that the 34-year-old died at the Cedars-Senai Medical Center on Monday after suffering a stroke.

In a statement his family said: "We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from all over the world for our beloved Ben.

"He touched so many hearts in his 34 years. His memory will live on within each of us and within his work."

Stars of the show - which Woolf had appeared in since 2011 - paid tribute to the actor.

Evan Peters tweeted: "God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Rest in peace little angel. #RIPBenWoolf."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Rest in peace little angel.<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPBenWoolf?src=hash" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-93666-https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPBenWoolf?src=hash" data-vars-event-id="c23">#RIPBenWoolf</a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=9&amp;id=222025&amp;p=http://t.co/VOlWEBElC5" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-93666-http://t.co/VOlWEBElC5" data-vars-event-id="c23">pic.twitter.com/VOlWEBElC5</a>— Evan Peters (@tweetsonurface) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/tweetsonurface/status/570014889051361281" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-93666-https://twitter.com/tweetsonurface/status/570014889051361281" data-vars-event-id="c23">February 24, 2015</a>

American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, wrote: "RIP Ben Woolf. One of the most inspirational people I've ever met."

Woolf's publicists ZTPR added: "Ben was one-of-a-kind, and will never be forgotten... The time we all shared together will be remembered forever. We are still all shocked by this tragic news."

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