00:00Hollywood has lost one of its brightest young stars.
00:03Kaylee Hoddle, who was born deaf and became famous for playing Gia in Godzilla,
00:08versus Kong in Godzilla X Kong.
00:11The new empire has tragically died at just 18 years old.
00:15She was riding in a 1995 Honda Accord with a 19-year-old male driver and another passenger,
00:22when the car reportedly left the road and crashed into a culvert in Maryland.
00:27Authorities believe excessive speed may have been a contributing factor,
00:31but the investigation is still ongoing.
00:35Kaylee was rushed to a nearby trauma center, where she sadly passed away.
00:40The driver survived with non-life-threatening injuries,
00:43while the other passenger was not seriously hurt.
00:46Born deaf, Kaylee inspired millions through her performances
00:50and became a powerful symbol of representation for the deaf community.
00:54Tributes continue to pour in from fans, fellow actors and filmmakers around the world.
01:01Rest in peace, Kaylee Hoddle.
01:03Your talent, courage and legacy will never be forgotten.
01:06Good morning.
01:07Good morning.
01:08Good morning.
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