'Godzilla' Korean-American Deaf Actor Kaili Holt Dies in Car Accident at Age 18

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Korean-American actress Kaili Holt, who appeared in the 'Godzilla vs. Kong' series, died in a car accident. She was 18 years old.

According to British media outlets including BBC on the 21st (local time), Kaili Holt's father, Joshua Holt, announced his daughter's death via Facebook.

Kaili Holt was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old male when the accident occurred. The car veered off the right lane while traveling on a two-lane road and crashed into a drainage ditch. The driver is reported to be unharmed.

Kaili Holt went into cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital. Joshua said he flew from Texas to Maryland to retrieve his daughter's body, expressing his sorrow by stating, "I took a flight I never wanted to take."

The Texas School for the Deaf, where Kaili Holt was enrolled, issued a statement saying, "We extend our deepest condolences to Kaili's family and friends, as well as all who knew and loved her during this difficult time. We kindly ask that you respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from speculating or commenting on the circumstances of the accident."

Kaili Holt, who is deaf, gained recognition for playing the role of Jia in the 2021 blockbuster film 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and reprised the same role in the 2024 sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'.

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