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'Godzilla vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dead at 18
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Key Points:
- Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actress known for her role as Jia in "Godzilla vs. Kong," died in a car accident in Maryland on Tuesday morning.
- Her father, Joshua Hottle, shared the news during a nearly 23-minute livestream in American Sign Language, explaining he traveled from Texas to claim her body.
- Kaylee was a rising talent and advocate for deaf representation in entertainment, having appeared in commercials and advocacy projects before her film debut.
- She reprised her role as Jia in the 2024 sequel "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," where her character's expanded role showcased her signing and deepened her connection to Kong.
- Despite her brief career, Kaylee made a significant impact through her authentic performances and efforts to promote inclusion of deaf actors in Hollywood.
