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Deaf Actor Kaylee Hottle, Known for Godzilla Films, Dies at 18 After Car Crash
The young deaf actor, recognised for her role as Jia in "Godzilla vs. Kong" and its sequel, passed away following a car accident in Maryland.
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actor celebrated for her roles in the recent "Godzilla" cinematic universe, has died following a car accident in Maryland, her father has confirmed.
Hottle gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jia, a young deaf girl who forms a unique bond with the titan King Kong, in the 2021 film "Godzilla vs. Kong." She reprised this major role in the 2024 sequel, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."
Her passing was confirmed by her father, Joshua Hottle, in a video shared on Facebook. The video, titled "I am taking a flight that I never would like to take," was delivered in American Sign Language (ASL), reflecting the fact that the Hottle family is entirely deaf.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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