Kaylee Hottle passes away at 18: Co-star Millie Bobby Brown pays tribute; 'I'm so devastated to hear this'

Millie Bobby Brown expressed her profound grief on social media over the demise of her ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ co-star, Kaylee Hottle. The 18-year-old actress passed away in a fatal car crash in Maryland, USA, in the early hours of July 21, 2026. Upon hearing the news, the ‘Enola Holmes 3’ actress paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.Millie Bobby Brown expresses her sorrow over Kaylee Hottle's passing“I'm so devastated to hear this,” Brown wrote in front of the black-and-white picture of Hottle in the 2021 hit film, before adding, “You will be deeply missed, Kaylee.” Millie Bobby Brown and Kaylee Hottle were co-stars in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and its sequel ‘Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire.’ The late actress played the role of Jia, who bonds with the ape with sign language. Meanwhile, Brown played the role of Madison Russell. Tributes for Kaylee HottleFurthermore, Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Martin expressed, “I am absolutely gutted about the passing of sweet Kaylee Hottle. May her beauty and talent be a memory for eternity.” Rebecca Hall, the actress who worked with Hottle in the Monsterverse films, wrote a poignant note for the deceased star. “Devastated to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family. You will be missed, Kaylee.” About Kaylee Hottle’s unfortunate demiseAccording to the press release from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Kaylee Hottle passed away due to a single-vehicle collision, per E News. “The preliminary investigation revealed that a 1995 Honda Accord, operated by a 19-year-old Frederick man, travelled off the right side of the two-lane roadway and struck a culvert,” the statement read, and continued, “Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.”Kaylee Hottle was renowned for her roles in the ‘Godzilla’ franchise, as well as a guest appearance in the renowned series, ‘Magnum P.I.’Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!