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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Godzilla vs Kong actress dies at 18

Godzilla Kong Kaylee Hottle Jia
  • Deaf actor Kaylee Hottle, known for her role as Jia in the Godzilla vs Kong films, has died at the age of 18.
  • Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death, stating she passed away following a car accident in Maryland.
  • Hottle portrayed Jia, a teenager who communicates with King Kong through sign language, in both the 2021 and 2024 installments of the franchise.
  • Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Hottle began her acting career in commercials and also appeared in the Prime Video series Magnum P.I.
  • A student at the Texas School for the Deaf, Hottle was a vocal advocate for increased representation of deaf actors in Hollywood.

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Godzilla vs Kong star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18 after car accident

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