Funeral Services for Matthew Lamb’s Mother Scheduled in Kansas

Funeral services for Meredith Lamb, the mother of 14-year-old High Potential actor Matthew Lamb, are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Overland Park, Kansas, according to an obituary published by Porter Funeral Home. The obituary states that Lamb, 51, died suddenly on Oct. 17, 2026, following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

The obituary provides the first public accounting of the circumstances of her death and the family’s plans. A visitation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, followed by a funeral mass at 2:30 p.m. A celebration of life will follow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fiorella’s Event Space.

Family establishes memorial scholarship fund

According to the obituary, Meredith’s family is establishing the Meredith Lamb Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor her work in education and the arts. The fund will support students pursuing musical theatre, ballet, dance and other performing arts disciplines at qualifying schools.

Born Nov. 13, 1974, in Kansas City, Kansas, Meredith Anne Elliott Lamb grew up in Lenexa and Overland Park. She studied at the University of Iowa on a dance scholarship and later taught first grade at Ascension Catholic School before homeschooling her three children.

She is survived by her husband, Greg, to whom she was married for 28 years, and their children Regan, Alyssa and Matthew. She also worked for six years as parent liaison for Broadway Artists Alliance, a training program for young performers.

Matthew Lamb announced death in Instagram post

Matthew Lamb announced his mother’s death in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 19. ‘I’m not quite sure how to write this,’ he wrote. ‘As I’m sure many of you know, my mama passed away this Saturday. She was everything to me.’

He described her as ‘the most selfless person I know’ and said she taught him school and empathy. ‘It still doesn’t feel real,’ he wrote. ‘I’m not sure it ever will.’

High Potential cast offers support

Kaitlin Olson, who plays Morgan Gillory, Lamb’s onscreen mother on the ABC series, responded in the comments. ‘Your mama was such a gift, Matthew,’ Olson wrote. ‘She simply overflowed with joy and kindness…and the way she lit up when she looked at you…. that can’t ever be taken away. You are forever her pride and joy. I am here for you forever.’

Amirah J, who plays Lamb’s onscreen sister Ava, wrote, ‘Sending you so much love.’ Judy Reyes, who plays Lt. Selena Soto, wrote, ‘We saw where you got your shine! I’m so so sorry.’ Javicia Leslie, who plays Detective Daphne Forrester, wrote, ‘The brightest light always!!!! I’m so so sorry Matthew,’ and Deniz Akdeniz, who plays Detective Lev Ozdil, commented, ‘Love you mate.’

Broadway Artists Alliance also paid tribute on Instagram, writing that Meredith transformed its community over six years and was ‘the very heart of it.’ The organization said it is working with the family to honor her legacy, including scholarships in her name. The full post is available at https://www.instagram.com/p/Der5YuUDYjB/.

Lamb’s agency, Bercy Talent, said in a statement that the family had lost ‘a heart of gold.’ ‘We are truly heartbroken over the sudden passing of dear friend Meredith Lamb, the mother of client Matthew Lamb,’ the agency wrote. ‘Meredith had a heart of gold and was loved by so many in the community.’

High Potential production continues ahead of 2027 return

Lamb has played Elliot Radovic, Morgan’s son, since High Potential debuted in September 2024. ABC confirmed in September that the cast and crew had returned to production on the third season, which was held from the fall 2026 schedule.

The series is set to return in early 2027, with a special episode airing immediately after Super Bowl LXI on ABC and Disney+ on Feb. 14, 2027. ABC has not publicly addressed how the production will support Lamb or whether the schedule will be adjusted.

The funeral services in Overland Park and the family’s memorial scholarship fund are the latest confirmed developments. Neither ABC nor 20th Television, which produces the series, had issued a public statement about Meredith Lamb’s death.