Matthew Lamb Mourned by ‘High Potential’ Cast After Mother’s Death
WHO:
The Independent - Matthew Lamb, age 14, plays Elliot Radovic in *High Potential*.
The Independent - Meredith Lamb was Matthew Lamb’s mother.
Deadline - Matthew Lamb plays Elliot, the son of Morgan, a character played by Kaitlin Olson, in the ABC crime procedural *High Potential*.
The Independent - Kaitlin Olson, who plays Morgan Gillroy, commented on Matthew Lamb’s post and called his mother a “gift.”
The Independent - Judy Reyes, who plays Lieutenant Selena Soto on *High Potential*, also commented.
The Independent - Bercy Talent referred to Meredith Lamb as the mother of its client Matthew Lamb and extended condolences to Matthew, Greg, Alyssa, Regan, Meredith’s family, and everyone who loved her.
WHAT:
The Independent - Matthew Lamb announced his mother Meredith’s death in an emotional Instagram post.
The Independent - Lamb wrote that his mother “was everything to me,” taught him school and empathy, and “did everything for our family.” He described her as selfless, said she had “the biggest smile” and gave “the best hugs,” and wrote, “It still doesn’t feel real.”
The Independent - Lamb said he would miss telling his mother about his day, talking with her, and watching their favorite shows. He added that she would miss parts of his life, but he was grateful for what she experienced, and wrote, “I love you, Mama.”
The Independent - Olson said Meredith “overflowed with joy and kindness,” that her pride and joy in Matthew “can’t ever be taken away,” and, “I am here for you forever.”
The Independent - Reyes wrote, “We saw where you got your shine! I'm so so sorry.”
The Independent - Bercy Talent described Meredith as having “a heart of gold,” said she was loved by many in the community, and said it would treasure happy occasions with her and the Lamb family.
WHERE:
The Independent - *High Potential* screens on Disney+ in the UK.
Deadline - *High Potential* is an ABC crime procedural.
WHEN:
The Independent - Lamb’s Instagram post said Meredith died on Saturday 17 October.
WHY:
The Independent - The cast and Bercy Talent expressed condolences and support following Meredith Lamb’s death.
HOW:
The Independent - Lamb announced the death in an Instagram post; Olson and Reyes responded in comments, and Bercy Talent issued a separate Instagram statement.
(UPDATED October 25, 2026 19:04 UTC)
Matthew Lamb, the 14-year-old actor in ABC’s crime procedural *High Potential*, has announced the death of his mother, Meredith, in an emotional Instagram post. Lamb, who plays Elliot, the son of Kaitlin Olson’s character Morgan, wrote that his mother “was everything to me” and had done everything for their family. He said she taught him empathy, had the biggest smile and gave the best hugs. Lamb wrote that it still didn’t feel real, and that he would miss sharing his day, talking with her and watching their favorite shows. Olson, who plays Morgan Gillroy, called Meredith a “gift,” praising her joy and kindness, and promised, “I am here for you forever.” Judy Reyes, who plays Lieutenant Selena Soto, also sent condolences, saying Meredith’s “shine” was clear. Talent agency Bercy Talent remembered Meredith as a loving mother with a heart of gold and offered support to the Lamb family.