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US actress Kaylee Hottle attends the world premiere of "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on March 25, 2024. Frederic J. Brown, AFP

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784683796422AFP__20260721__C2TC3T4__v2__MidRes__FilesUsObitHottle.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>US actress Kaylee Hottle attends the world premiere of &quot;Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire&quot; at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on March 25, 2024. Frederic J. Brown, AFP </div>Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two &quot;Godzilla&quot; films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.Hottle and another passenger were in a 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19-year-old man when it veered off a two-lane highway and struck a culvert, according to Frederick County Sheriff&#x27;s Office.&quot;Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision,&quot; said the force, which responded to the scene around 2:52 am (0652 GMT) Tuesday and is investigating the crash.Hottle was transported to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead, police said. The driver sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while the other passenger declined medical treatment.The actress, who is deaf, played the major role of &quot;Jia&quot; in &quot;Godzilla v Kong&quot; and the sequel <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/25/-godzilla-x-kong-holds-exhibit-ahead-of-ph-opening-1740">&quot;Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.&quot;</a><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/06/05/19/in-photos-godzilla-makes-a-stop-in-manila">IN PHOTOS: Godzilla makes a stop in Manila</a></div>She was nominated in 2024 for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.Her father, Joshua Hottle, first shared news of her death in American Sign Language in a tearful video posted to Facebook.Texas School for the Deaf, where Hottle was a student, said on social media that her death was a &quot;tremendous loss.&quot;&quot;Our hearts are with Kaylee&#x27;s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time,&quot; it said.&quot;At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee&#x27;s family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident.&quot;

Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two "Godzilla" films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.

Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two "Godzilla" films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.

'Godzilla' actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash

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'Godzilla' actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash

Agence France-Presse

Published July 22, 2026 09:30 AM PHT

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