Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role as Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has passed away at the age of 18 following a car accident in Maryland.
Hottle was a rising star in the Monsterverse franchise, celebrated for her impactful portrayal of the young Iwi tribe survivor who communicated with Kong via American Sign Language. Local authorities are currently investigating the fatal collision, which occurred early Tuesday morning.