She was nominated in 2024 for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.

Her father, Joshua Hottle, first shared news of her death in American Sign Language in a tearful video posted to Facebook.

Texas School for the Deaf, where Hottle was a student, said on social media that her death was a “tremendous loss”.

“Our hearts are with Kaylee’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time,” it said.

“At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee’s family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident.”

- AFP