Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla' actress, dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old American actress known for her roles in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021) and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (2024), died on Tuesday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland. Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed the news in a video posted on social media using sign language, stating that he learned Kaylee had been in a serious car accident and died on the way to the hospital, according to TMZ. In statements to local media, he also highlighted his daughter's commitment to the deaf community and her humility despite her success in her film career.
Key facts
- Kaylee Hottle died at age 18
- She died in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland
- Her father Joshua Hottle confirmed the death via a sign language video on social media
- She was known for 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (2021) and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (2024)
- The accident occurred on Tuesday
- TMZ reported the news
- Her father emphasized her dedication to the deaf community
- She was described as humble despite her film success
Entities
Artists
- Kaylee Hottle
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Rebecca Hall
- Eiza González
- Marlee Matlin
- Shoshannah Stern
- Dan Stevens
- Fala Chen
- Joshua Hottle
- Alexander Skarsgard
Institutions
- TMZ
- Legendary Pictures
- Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
- Frederick County Sheriff's Office
- BBC Newsbeat
- Texas School for the Deaf
- Warner Bros.
Locations
- Frederick
- Maryland
- United States
- Ijamsville
- Texas