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Rory Sykes<\/strong> died<\/a> in the January 2025 Southern California wildfires<\/a>. The late 32-year-old actor, with credits including the self-hosted Kiddy Kapers<\/em>, was 32 years old, according to his IMDb<\/a> profile. His mother, actress, writer and producer Shelley Sykes<\/strong>, revealed her son\u2019s tragic death as the wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Below, Hollywood Life<\/strong> is remembering Rory, his work and how his mom paid tribute to him.<\/p>\n

Rory Sykes\u2019 Movies & TV Shows<\/h2>\n

Per his IMDb account, Rory\u2019s credits included self-hosting Kiddy Kapers<\/em> in the late 1990s, and he starred in the 2009 music video \u201cShelley Sykes: Rappin\u2019 Mama.\u201d He also appeared in a 2003 interview on Mornings with Keri-Anne.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rory Had Cerebral Palsy & Was Blind<\/h2>\n

Rory lived with multiple health issues but didn\u2019t let them stop him from pursuing his dreams. He was blind and had cerebral palsy \u2014 a group of conditions that affect an individual\u2019s movement, posture and even their ability to swallow, according to Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rory Was From the U.K.<\/h2>\n

Rory\u2019s IMDb profile indicates that he was born in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. His birth name was Callum Leeland Sykes.<\/p>\n

Rory Was a Humanitarian<\/h2>\n

In addition to being an actor, Rory was also a dedicated humanitarian. He co-founded the organization Happy Charity.<\/p>\n

Rory Callum Sykes Died in the Malibu Fire<\/h2>\n
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It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes<\/a> to the Malibu fires yesterday. I\u2019m 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\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/X77xyk83gx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shelley Sykes (@shelleysykes) January 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rory\u2019s mother, Shelley, confirmed that her son died in Malibu<\/a> during the destructive L.A. County fires. She tweeted<\/a>, \u201cIt is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday. I\u2019m totally heartbroken. British born Australian living in America, a wonderful son, a gift born on mine & his grandmas birthday 29 July 92, Rory Callum Sykes.\u201d<\/p>\n

While acknowledging Rory\u2019s humanitarian efforts, his strength in living with multiple health issues and being an \u201cavid RuneScape game,\u201d Shelley noted that he \u201covercame so much with surgeries & therapies to regain his sight & to be able to learn to walk.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the pain, he still enthused about traveling the world with me from Africa to Antarctica,\u201d Shelley continued. \u201c@rorysykes was a sought-after inspirational speaker for @TonyRobbins when he was only 8 years old. @CallumsCure book first published by @simonschuster in Australia was about his courage. @rorysykes had his own cottage on our 17-acre Mount Malibu TV Studio estate<\/a>, decked out with all the latest apple gadgets, which burnt down yesterday 8 Jan 2024 Malibu Fires. I couldn\u2019t put out the cinders on his roof with a hose because the water was switched off by @LVMWD Las Virgenes Municipal Water. Even the 50 brave fire fighters had no water all day! He will be incredibly missed by @shelleysykes, mama his pet peacocks Edgee & Mickie & all his online fans around the world [sic]!\u201d<\/p>\n

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