Loss of former child star Rory Sykes in LA fires mourned
Rory Callum Sykes, a former child television star, tragically perished in the Los Angeles fires. Media reports describe the dramatic circumstances of the event and the words of his mother, who bravely tried to save her son despite her injury.
Rory Callum Sykes was known from the British children's programme "Kiddy Kapers" aired in 1998. The boy exemplified how disability does not have to exclude anyone. He was blind and suffered from cerebral palsy, yet he captured the hearts of viewers.
Despite the pain he constantly endured, he tried to enjoy life and travel. He died at the age of just 32, as his grieving mother reported in an emotional statement. The Los Angeles fires devastated their home.
The fire broke out without warning when the heat began to consume their roof. At that moment, Rory Callum Sykes' mother immediately attempted to rescue him, but due to her injury, she struggled to get her son outside.
I couldn't lift him, I couldn't move him — reports the "New York Post".
With a broken arm, she attempted to combat the flames, but it quickly became apparent that their water supply had been cut off. The emergency line was also not functional. The situation was dire, so the woman began searching for firefighters nearby.
When she found them, they immediately headed to her property. Unfortunately, the scene she encountered was devastating. The building was ablaze, and her son was already deceased. A short time later, the authorities informed her that the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning.
Shelley Sykes posted online, bidding farewell to Rory Callum. There is no denying that she was overwhelmed with emotions. This tragic event will remain a trauma for her forever.
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires. I’m totally heart broken. British born Australian living in America, a wonderful son, a gift born on mine & his grandmas birthday 29 July 92, Rory Callum Sykes — reads a post on platform X.
Fires in Los Angeles: Stars lost luxury villas
The fires in Los Angeles have already claimed at least several lives, and the situation remains dangerous. Despite the weakening wind, the efforts of firefighters are futile due to the dense smoke.
The disaster has affected many American celebrities who owned luxury homes in this area of California — including Paris Hilton and Mel Gibson. Both lost their residences.
