Los Angeles, Feb 24 (IANS): Actor Ben Woolf, best known for his role as Meep in “American Horror Story: Freak Show” died Monday following a head injury that he sustained last week.

“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,” read a statement issued on behalf of Woolf's family, reports aceshowbiz.com.

As per reports, Woolf died from a stroke. His organs are being donated and will help around 50 people.

His family is now planning a memorial service in Santa Barbara.

Woolf was struck in the head by the side-view mirror of a car Feb 19. He was then rushed to a nearby hospital and remained in critical condition. Over the weekend, his status had been upgraded to “critical, but stable”, but he remained heavily sedated while under constant doctor supervision.