Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - A former child star has died in the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles.
The mother of Rory Callum Sykes, 32, released a
heart-wrenching statement revealing her son's death in a fire at his
home.
It is believed Rory was trapped inside a self-contained
cottage near Malibu when the fire broke out.
In an emotional interview with 10 News, his mother Shelley
said: "I couldn't put out the cinders on his roof with a hose because the
water was switched off. When the fire department brought me back, his
cottage was burnt to the ground. He will be incredibly missed."
Reports suggest that Shelley had to drive a quarter of a
mile in a desperate attempt to get help after she was unable to reach 911.
Tragically, firefighters later informed her that her son had
died from carbon monoxide poisoning, reports The Mirror.
Rory was known for hosting the British RTV show Kiddy Kapers
back in 1998. Born blind and diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Rory's mother had
previously spoken about how he had "overcome so much" in his life,
including "therapies to regain his sight and to be able to learn how to
walk"
Shelley Sykes, in a moving tribute to her son after his
tragic death, wrote on Twitter/X, "It is with great sadness that I have to
announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires
yesterday. I'm totally heart broken. British born Australian living in America,
a wonderful son, a gift born on mine and his grandmas birthday 29 July 92, Rory
Callum Sykes."
She ended her heartfelt message with, "He will be
incredibly missed by @shelleysykes, mama his pet peacocks Edgee and Mickie and
all his online fans around the world!"
In response to Shelley's post, fans and followers expressed
their condolences.
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