‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18
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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle Dies at 18

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Kaylee Hottle, an actress known for her roles in the "Godzilla" and "Kong" films, died Tuesday at age 18 in a car accident.

The actress, who appeared in both “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” passed away on Tuesday, according to reports. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the news via a Facebook livestream using American Sign Language.

Joshua Hottle also confirmed his daughter’s death to TMZ, stating that she died in a car accident. No further details regarding the circumstances of the accident were immediately available. Kaylee Hottle gained recognition for portraying Jia, a young deaf girl who forms a connection with Kong, in both monsterverse films.

The role was particularly significant as Hottle herself was deaf and used sign language in her performance, bringing authentic representation to the character.

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