Godzilla vs. Kong actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, died after a Maryland car crash. Her father said she suffered a heart attack while being taken to hospital. 18-year-old deaf actress Kaylee Hottle, who famously appeared in the 2021 hit Godzilla vs Kong, has been killed in a tragic car accident in Maryland. Hottle's death was first reported by TMZ early Tuesday morning, her father.Kaylee Hottle. (Kaylee Hottle/ Instagram)Joshua Hottle, the father of the teen star, told TMZ and People that her daughter's life was taken away in a heart attack while she was being taken to the hospital after the crash earlier today. An official cause of death is yet to be revealed.Joshua Hottle had earlier posted a tearful livestream on Facebook about his daughter's death, after which he was reportedly contacted by TMZ and People. The news of the 18-year-old's death at 18 has come as a shock to many who watched the film and loved her portrayal of Jia, a character who communicates with King Kong with sign language.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.