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Kaylee Hottle's Mom Shares Tearful Video Mourning Loss Of Daughter: 'Privilege To Be Your Mom'

Kaylee Hottle's Mom Shares Tearful Video Mourning Loss Of Daughter: 'Privilege To Be Your Mom'

Kaylee Hottle‘s mom has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the tragic loss of her daughter.

As you may have heard, the deaf actress died in a car accident. She was best known for playing Jia in the Godzilla series, and being the only fatality in the devastating crash, she’s left a big hole in everyone’s hearts.

Her mom, Ketsi Hottle, shared a tearful video on Tuesday following the news of the 18-year-old’s death. The Instagram video is four minutes long, and she cries as she communicates with her followers in American Sign Language. She wrote in the caption:

“Privilege to be your mom, Kaylee Hottle.

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So, so sad. Watch for yourself (below):

 

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A post shared by Ketsi Hottle (@syncwithasl)

Our heart goes out to Kaylee’s loved ones. May they find comfort amid this devastation. Rest in peace.

[Image via Ketsi Hottle/Instagram]

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Jul 22, 2026 11:00am PDT