Former child actor Rory Sykes dies in wildfire

Joe Sanders
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Child Wildfire

Rory Callum Sykes, a former child actor known for his role on the British TV show “Kiddy Kapers,” has died at the age of 32 in the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles. Sykes, who was blind and had cerebral palsy, passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning after his mother, Shelley Sykes, was unable to evacuate him from their Malibu home. Shelley Sykes shared the heartbreaking news on social media, writing, “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 heartbroken.” She explained the dire situation they faced, with the water supply cut off and firefighters unable to assist due to a lack of resources. According to Shelley, Rory had told her to leave him behind and save herself. “He said, ‘mom leave me,’ and no mom can leave their kid.

And I’ve got a broken arm; I couldn’t lift him, I couldn’t move him,” she recounted to Australian media.

Loss in the Malibu wildfires

The news of Rory’s tragic death has sparked an outpouring of condolences on social media.

One user wrote, “This is absolutely horrific and heartbreaking, truly,” while another commented, “This is the saddest story of this whole horrific incident. The pain he must have gone through? The one living right now feeling guilty until their last day.”

The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives, as confirmed by the LA County Medical Examiner.

The Palisades fire alone has destroyed 22,660 acres and is only 11 percent contained, while the Eaton fire near Pasadena has burned 14,000 acres and is 15 percent contained. Authorities have warned that the death toll may rise as strong winds are expected to return this week, further complicating firefighting efforts. The tragedy of Rory Sykes’ death serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of these wildfires on the lives of those affected.

As the community mourns the loss of this young man and others who have perished, the focus remains on containing the fires and providing support to those who have lost their homes and loved ones in this catastrophic event.

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