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Stranger Things Star Mourns Young Co-Star's Tragic Death
21 Jul
Summary
- Young actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car crash recently.
- She starred alongside Millie Bobby Brown in Godzilla films.
- Her father confirmed her passing in an American Sign Language livestream.
Actress Millie Bobby Brown expressed devastation following the recent death of her "Godzilla Vs Kong" co-star, Kaylee Hottle. Hottle, aged 18, tragically died in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland. Her father, Joshua, confirmed the news via a tearful livestream on Facebook, delivered in American Sign Language (ASL), as the Hottle family is deaf.
Hottle, who was a senior at the Texas School for the Deaf, played Jia, an orphaned deaf girl who communicated with Kong using ASL, in "Godzilla Vs Kong" and its sequel. Her performance in the 2024 sequel earned her a Saturn Award nomination for best performance by a younger actor.
Fellow deaf actress Marlee Matlin also shared her grief, calling Hottle "sweet" and highlighting her beauty and talent. The Texas School for the Deaf released a statement expressing profound sadness over the loss of their senior, extending condolences to her loved ones.
