Sunday, January 12, 2025 - A former child star has d!ed 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 de@th 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 d!ed 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
de@th 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!"
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