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Rory Sykes died within the January 2025 Southern California wildfires. The late 32-year-old actor, with credit together with the self-hosted Kiddy Kapers, was 32 years previous, in keeping with his IMDb profile. His mom, actress, author and producer Shelley Sykes, revealed her son’s tragic demise because the wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County.
Below, Hollywood Life is remembering Rory, his work and the way his mother paid tribute to him.
Rory Sykes’ Movies & TV Shows
Per his IMDb account, Rory’s credit included self-hosting Kiddy Kapers within the late Nineties, and he starred within the 2009 music video “Shelley Sykes: Rappin’ Mama.” He additionally appeared in a 2003 interview on Mornings with Keri-Anne.
Rory Had Cerebral Palsy & Was Blind
Rory lived with a number of well being points however didn’t allow them to cease him from pursuing his desires. He was blind and had cerebral palsy — a bunch of circumstances that have an effect on a person’s motion, posture and even their capability to swallow, in keeping with Mayo Clinic.
Rory Was From the U.Okay.
Rory’s IMDb profile signifies that he was born in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. His start title was Callum Leeland Sykes.
Rory Was a Humanitarian
In addition to being an actor, Rory was additionally a devoted humanitarian. He co-founded the group Happy Charity.
Rory Callum Sykes Died within the Malibu Fire
It is with nice disappointment that I’ve to announce the demise of my stunning son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday. I’m completely coronary heart damaged. British born Australian residing in America, an exquisite son, a present born on mine & his grandmas birthday 29 July 92, Rory Callum… pic.twitter.com/X77xyk83gx
— Shelley Sykes (@shelleysykes) January 9, 2025
Rory’s mom, Shelley, confirmed that her son died in Malibu through the harmful L.A. County fires. She tweeted, “It is with nice disappointment that I’ve to announce the demise of my stunning son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday. I’m completely heartbroken. British born Australian residing in America, an exquisite son, a present born on mine & his grandmas birthday 29 July 92, Rory Callum Sykes.”
While acknowledging Rory’s humanitarian efforts, his power in residing with a number of well being points and being an “avid RuneScape sport,” Shelley famous that he “overcame a lot with surgical procedures & therapies to regain his sight & to have the ability to study to stroll.”
“Despite the ache, he nonetheless enthused about touring the world with me from Africa to Antarctica,” Shelley continued. “@rorysykes was a sought-after inspirational speaker for @TonyRobbins when he was solely 8 years previous. @CallumsCure e-book first printed by @simonschuster in Australia was about his braveness. @rorysykes had his personal cottage on our 17-acre Mount Malibu TV Studio property, decked out with all the newest apple devices, which burnt down yesterday 8 Jan 2024 Malibu Fires. I couldn’t put out the cinders on his roof with a hose as a result of the water was switched off by @LVMWD Las Virgenes Municipal Water. Even the 50 courageous hearth fighters had no water all day! He will likely be extremely missed by @shelleysykes, mama his pet peacocks Edgee & Mickie & all his on-line followers all over the world [sic]!”