18-year-old deaf actress Kaylee Hottle, who famously appeared in the 2021 hit Godzilla vs Kong, has been killed in a tragic car accident in Maryland. Hottle’s death was first reported by TMZ early Tuesday morning, her father.
Joshua Hottle, the father of the teen star, told TMZ and People that her daughter’s life was taken away in a heart attack while she was being taken to the hospital after the crash earlier today. An official cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Joshua Hottle had earlier posted a tearful livestream on Facebook about his daughter’s death, after which he was reportedly contacted by TMZ and People. The news of the 18-year-old’s death at 18 has come as a shock to many who watched the film and loved her portrayal of Jia, a character who communicates with King Kong with sign language.
What Do We Know About The Crash In Maryland
The authorities in Maryland have not officially identified Kaylee Hottle as the victim of today’s car crash. The details that have emerged about it have done from Joshua Hottle. Johusua Hottle revealed that he is flying from Texas to Maryland to attend to the situation of her daughter in Maryland. The Hottle family is originally from Maryland.
In the information that has come from Hottle, so far, it is unclear which county or city the deaf actress was in when the car crash happened.
However, Kaylee Hottle alma mater, the Texas School for the deaf in Austin released a statement in which they confirmed that the 18-year-old was killed in Frederick the County seat of Frederick County, Maryland.
“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,” the school wrote.
“Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time.”
This story is being updated.
