News · 21 July 2026
Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18
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US actress Kaylee Hottle, known for playing Jia in the Godzilla vs Kong films, died in a car crash on Tuesday morning. Police in Frederick, Maryland, believe excessive speed was a factor in the single-vehicle accident. Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death in a video statement, and the Texas School for the Deaf also shared the news.
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