‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ child star Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 following tragic car crash

Kaylee Hottle, the young actress best known for playing Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has died at the age of 18 following a tragic car accident.

According to Daily mail, Kaylee was involved in a crash in Maryland. Her father, Joshua Hottle, later confirmed that she passed away after her heart reportedly stopped on the way to the hospital.

Born into a deaf family, Kaylee won the hearts of many with her role as Jia, the young girl who shared a special bond with Kong through American Sign Language.

Her school, the Texas School for the Deaf, also confirmed her passing in a heartfelt statement, describing her death as a heartbreaking loss while urging the public to respect her family’s privacy.