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- Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actor known for playing Jia in Godzilla vs Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has died at 18 following a car accident in Frederick, Maryland, on Tuesday, July 21.
- Her father announced her death in an American Sign Language livestream, and her school, the Texas School for the Deaf, confirmed it in a statement.
- Emergency responders treated her at the scene and took her to a hospital, but her heart reportedly stopped during transport and doctors could not revive her.
- Her death has prompted tributes from fans and the deaf community, who remembered her for bringing authentic deaf representation to a major Hollywood franchise.
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- Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the crash, which may follow.
- The Texas School for the Deaf said it had limited information and asked for no speculation, so more confirmed details may emerge.
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