Kaylee Hottle, the deaf American actor who is popularly known for her appearance as Jia in Godzilla Vs Kong, has passed away at a very young age. The aspiring actress was just 18 years old. As per reports, the actress died during a car accident yesterday, while reports emerged today, July 21, 2026
Kaylee’s father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed the demise of his daughter through his Facebook livestream. He shared the news using American Sign Language. He also shared this with TMZ, revealing that Kaylee passed away in a car accident in Maryland.
The Texas School where Kaylee was a senior student also confirmed her demise with a statement on social media: “It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that one of our TSD seniors, Kaylee Hottle, tragically passed away yesterday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland.”
Further added, “Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time. At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee’s family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident.”
Kaylee and her father are both deaf and come from a family with multi-generational deafness.
Kaylee Hottle’s Acting Work
Kaylee is an American actress who has appeared in projects like Godzilla Vs Kong and Godzilla Vs Kong: The New Empire, and Magnum P.I.
