the Godzilla vs. Kong The family pays tribute to late franchise star Kylie Hotttle.
Hotel died in a car accident on Tuesday. She was 18 years old. Her father confirmed her death in American Sign Language in a Facebook video on Tuesday.
Hotel, a deaf actress, made her 2021 debut Godzilla vs. Kong When she was 9 years old; She played a deaf iwi girl and indigenous orphan who was rescued by Kong on Skull Island. She’s back in 2024 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirewhere her character’s relationship with Dr. Ellen Andrews (Rebecca Hall), an anthropological linguist working in government monster research, is at the forefront of the story.
Hall shared a series of photos with Hottle in an Instagram post. “I am devastated to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed Kylie,” she wrote.
Millie Bobby Brown, who played the title role Godzilla: King of the Monsters In 2019 and godzilla vs kong, She shared a tribute on her Instagram Story. “I’m so devastated to hear this. You will be sorely missed Kylie,” she wrote above a photo of the actress in the final film.
New empire Actor Dan Stevens also took to his Instagram Story, sharing a photo in tribute to Hottle along with a broken heart emoji.
“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Kaylee Hottle,” Legendary Pictures, the production company that produced the Godzilla films, said in a statement on And I loved her during this unimaginably difficult time.
Coda Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin wrote on Facebook: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of the beautiful Kylie Hotttle. May her beauty and talent be remembered forever.”
Read more tributes below.
We are devastated by the tragic passing of Kylie Hotel. Through her unforgettable portrayal of Gia, Kylie brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse. She was a cherished member of our film family, her kindness, warmth and… pic.twitter.com/bDb74lgmHn
—Legendary (@Legendary) July 21, 2026
