Deaf US actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in car crash; starred in Godzilla films

Published Jul 22, 02:20 AM UTC

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Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old deaf American actress best known for her roles in the blockbuster films 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021) and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (2024), died in a car accident in Frederick County, Maryland, early Tuesday morning. According to police, Hottle was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old that left the roadway and struck an obstacle. Excessive speed is believed to have been a contributing factor. Hottle was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and a third occupant declined medical treatment. Her father Joshua Hottle confirmed the news to TMZ. Hottle, who grew up using sign language, played the deaf adopted daughter Jia in the Godzilla franchise alongside actors Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall. A school for the deaf in Texas that she attended expressed deep sadness over her passing.

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Kaylee Hottle starred in the blockbuster films "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire." Source: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/dpa

Kaylee Hottle, the deaf US actress known for her roles in two "Godzilla" films, has died at age 18 in a car accident. Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed the news to the news portal "TMZ.com."

Accident Details

According to authorities, Hottle was a passenger in a car that left the roadway early Tuesday morning in the US state of Maryland. The vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old, collided with an obstacle. Police in Frederick County reported that "excessive speed is believed to have been a factor."

Hottle was taken to the hospital, where only her death could be confirmed. The driver was reportedly injured but is not in life-threatening condition. A third occupant in the car declined medical treatment, police stated.

Hottle in "Godzilla vs. Kong," in which she played the deaf adopted daughter Jia. Source: Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP/Chuck Zlotnick

Career and Background

Hottle grew up with sign language and began appearing in commercials as a child. She made her film debut in 2021 in the action film "Godzilla vs. Kong," where she played Jia, the deaf adopted daughter of scientist Dr. Ilene Andrews (Rebecca Hall). She appeared alongside Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall.

Hottle also appeared in the 2024 sequel "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."

Tributes

A school for the deaf in Texas that Hottle attended expressed "deep sadness" in a statement:

"Our thoughts are with Kaylee's family, her friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time."

Sources: dpa, AFP, luwi

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