Tragically, 18-year-old deaf actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her groundbreaking role as the sign-language-speaking girl who bonded with King Kong in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” died in a high-speed car crash in rural Maryland on July 21. A passenger in the vehicle, she was struck by the car after it veered off the road and hit a culvert; her parents had no prior connection to the driver or the other occupant. Authorities ruled out alcohol but suspect excessive speed. Autopsy confirmed multiple blunt force injuries as the cause of death, while the driver suffered minor injuries. Her memorial at the Texas School for the Deaf drew heartfelt tributes from family and friends, as the community mourned the loss of a gifted performer whose charm and communication skills dazzled co-stars and directors alike — from “Magnum P.I.” to major studio films.
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