{"id":18334,"date":"2025-01-13T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18334"},"modified":"2025-01-13T15:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T15:12:10","slug":"former-child-star-rory-sykes-dies-in-la-wildfires-his-mother-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18334","title":{"rendered":"Former Child Star Rory Sykes Dies in LA Wildfires \u2013 His Mother Speaks Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A tragic loss has reignited concerns over disaster preparedness in Malibu after Rory Callum Sykes, an inspirational speaker and advocate, perished in the recent wildfires.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory, a British-born Australian child actor, humanitarian, and inspirational speaker, tragically lost his life during the devastating\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/443897-wildfire-erupts-near-malibu-mandatory.html\">Malibu wildfires<\/a>\u00a0on January 8, 2025. His mother, Shelley Sykes, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, recounting Rory&#8217;s inspiring journey and their unimaginable loss.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Shelley took to X (formerly Twitter) on January 9 to share her grief. &#8220;It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday. I&#8217;m totally heart broken\u2026 He will be incredibly missed by @shelleysykes, mama his pet peacocks Edgee &amp; Mickie &amp; all his online fans around the world [sic]!&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\">penned<\/a>\u00a0the devastated mother.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory, born on July 29, 1992, was blind at birth and lived with cerebral palsy. Despite his health challenges, he was a beacon of positivity and resilience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/x6Td8qb?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory underwent numerous surgeries to regain his sight and learn to walk. His remarkable story of perseverance led to Shelley publishing a book\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Callums-Cure-Dr-Shelley-Sykes\/dp\/097752583X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Callums-Cure-Dr-Shelley-Sykes\/dp\/097752583X\">titled<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Callum&#8217;s Cure,&#8221; which chronicled his early life struggles and triumphs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He became an inspirational speaker for renowned life coach Tony Robbins at the young age of eight. The Malibu estate where Rory lived with his mother, located on Mount Malibu, was completely destroyed in the fire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/w3OdVt4?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory resided in a self-contained cottage outfitted with state-of-the-art Apple gadgets, reflecting his passion for technology and admiration for the company&#8217;s CEO, Tim Cook. Tragically, when the fire engulfed their property, Shelley was unable to save her son.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In an emotional interview with 10 News First, Shelley recounted her desperate attempt to protect Rory. She recalled that when she saw ash falling on the roof of Rory&#8217;s cottage, she grabbed a hose to douse the building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ibup_WvYI4HNjp8ZNa5BLc-jMSWc07GeW97sQw22SJQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzlhYmUxY2NiZTBkZjA0ODM2OWQxM2Y3NWRiMWUyN2NhNWI3YjA2MzI2YWZmNjM1MDViMDBmMDdkNjllYzc2My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxOQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MmVrKQCrPYdddAoCPBdO4vys16vohfSafeoE4Ps_dNA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzlhYmUxY2NiZTBkZjA0ODM2OWQxM2Y3NWRiMWUyN2NhNWI3YjA2MzI2YWZmNjM1MDViMDBmMDdkNjllYzc2My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxOQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/coNYz6Ilq4lJc4TTaee0bWDuEhFY34CkC_c9xOXW1Xs\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzlhYmUxY2NiZTBkZjA0ODM2OWQxM2Y3NWRiMWUyN2NhNWI3YjA2MzI2YWZmNjM1MDViMDBmMDdkNjllYzc2My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxOQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GDyqlmk5roIcmM89U9PfynpMcf5Ny0Ho7dnxvjy1MXA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzlhYmUxY2NiZTBkZjA0ODM2OWQxM2Y3NWRiMWUyN2NhNWI3YjA2MzI2YWZmNjM1MDViMDBmMDdkNjllYzc2My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxOQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UKCUdMMUWHTDpRNzjS2A7gLC1Msj5dCPR81AKg70Oiw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzlhYmUxY2NiZTBkZjA0ODM2OWQxM2Y3NWRiMWUyN2NhNWI3YjA2MzI2YWZmNjM1MDViMDBmMDdkNjllYzc2My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxOQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/c9abe1ccbe0df048369d13f75db1e27ca5b7b06326aff63505b00f07d69ec763.png\" alt=\"A teary-eyed Shelley Sykes is seen in a video dated January 11, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/10NewsFirst\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1319\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A teary-eyed Shelley Sykes is seen in a video dated January 11, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/10NewsFirst<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, she soon discovered the local water district had cut off the water supply. &#8220;Even the 50 brave firefighters had no water all day,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\">lamented<\/a>\u00a0on social media. Shelley&#8217;s ordeal didn&#8217;t end there. In an interview with ABC News Australia, Shelley provided more insight into her son&#8217;s final moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory had locked himself inside the cottage when the fire approached. &#8220;Rory locked the door. He wasn&#8217;t coming out because he&#8217;d got swollen feet and he needed the bathroom&#8230; and he said, &#8216;Mum, just leave me, you go sort yourself out. 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Due to her broken arm, Shelley could neither lift nor move her son. With no phone service due to the wildfires, the worried mom drove through thick smoke to the nearest fire station, only to be met with another crushing blow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;They said, &#8216;We&#8217;ve got no water.&#8217; And I said, &#8216;Oh my God, my son is locked in his room,'&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\">explained.<\/a>\u00a0When firefighters finally reached the property, it was too late \u2014 Rory&#8217;s cottage had been reduced to ash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/fNa8f8odjaE1dKCp9AuRwMB2kGz3tKRlsnHQe0TUU6A\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTIxNThmNTAwYjNkNWM2MmRkNmI1NWM2NDZjMzJmY2I2OWEyOWY1YTQ3MzNkOGQ5YmE2MGVmYjdjYjQ2MjQxYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/oSKoqIRWFvOL9jh4IztQ-_9yA6AsLbdCTU791QVCgAk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTIxNThmNTAwYjNkNWM2MmRkNmI1NWM2NDZjMzJmY2I2OWEyOWY1YTQ3MzNkOGQ5YmE2MGVmYjdjYjQ2MjQxYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Pqda0aflJVdgUjWnGppFXW4kdx1GbCqZqasWnOJcmh0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTIxNThmNTAwYjNkNWM2MmRkNmI1NWM2NDZjMzJmY2I2OWEyOWY1YTQ3MzNkOGQ5YmE2MGVmYjdjYjQ2MjQxYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Z0bivRPXoBXs841kwW7nCXQljqIJIxXqjyIwEm1THhg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTIxNThmNTAwYjNkNWM2MmRkNmI1NWM2NDZjMzJmY2I2OWEyOWY1YTQ3MzNkOGQ5YmE2MGVmYjdjYjQ2MjQxYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/_uqn6uNAJltNXHqZuH7UpJR1_1dJyuSSoPZ-_WwNsM8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTIxNThmNTAwYjNkNWM2MmRkNmI1NWM2NDZjMzJmY2I2OWEyOWY1YTQ3MzNkOGQ5YmE2MGVmYjdjYjQ2MjQxYi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTMxMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/12158f500b3d5c62dd6b55c646c32fcb69a29f5a4733d8d9ba60efb7cb46241b.png\" alt=\"A teary-eyed Shelley Sykes is seen in a video dated January 11, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/10NewsFirst\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1311\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A teary-eyed Shelley Sykes is seen in a video dated January 11, 2025 | Source: YouTube\/10NewsFirst<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has vowed to conduct a thorough investigation. &#8220;When the fires are out, we will do a deep dive. We will look at what worked. We will look at what didn&#8217;t work. And we will let you know,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\">stated.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Edith De Guzman, a water expert from the University of California, noted that areas like Malibu face unique challenges in maintaining water supply due to their elevation. 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It was black ash. There were no walls, there were no tiles from his shower. There was nothing standing. 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His remains are presumed to be in the rubble, but cadaver dogs have yet to locate them. Because of this, Rory&#8217;s name is not yet included in the official death toll from the Los Angeles fires. &#8220;He died with carbon monoxide poisoning rather than burning. 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Alongside his mother, he co-founded Happy Charity, an organization dedicated to promoting positivity and support for those in need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid02j9Hcez4kD6ZMbg2KMAHmShwxG91seN66J9v73uxTzxNsrTcS8gJXx4cTnEycmpeGl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=462&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=527\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df3b9f8e9cc32de0e9%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffcaafb0d65f14ebc1%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFoxNews%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02j9Hcez4kD6ZMbg2KMAHmShwxG91seN66J9v73uxTzxNsrTcS8gJXx4cTnEycmpeGl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D462%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D527&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f4816161ae3f15fd7\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His fundraising efforts, especially his appearances on Australian television, showcased his passion for helping others despite his physical limitations. &#8220;That&#8217;s what Rory was about as well. Always seeing the bright side of life, and that&#8217;s how I would like him to be remembered,&#8221; Shelley\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/world\/los-angeles-wildfires-shelley-sykes-remembers-australian-son-killed-in-malibu-blaze\/05ea1be4-bfd9-495b-bd6e-4e05bd70f427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/world\/los-angeles-wildfires-shelley-sykes-remembers-australian-son-killed-in-malibu-blaze\/05ea1be4-bfd9-495b-bd6e-4e05bd70f427\">shared<\/a>\u00a0tearfully with 9News, reflecting on her son&#8217;s enduring positivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He also became a prominent voice in the motivational speaking circuit and was known for his love of technology and online gaming, especially RuneScape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManchesterEveningNews\/posts\/pfbid0cbg3VjWJdUG2xs3EeghzzCvUujSUKE36TiVd6JCsymUuSbDr5bJKf6n5KfCaesrgl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=504&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=504\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df3abd5d7de0c6b543%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffcaafb0d65f14ebc1%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FManchesterEveningNews%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0cbg3VjWJdUG2xs3EeghzzCvUujSUKE36TiVd6JCsymUuSbDr5bJKf6n5KfCaesrgl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D504%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D504&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f718df35aec4af67b\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Born Callum Leeland Sykes, Rory\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/name\/nm10336669\/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/name\/nm10336669\/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1\">traveled extensively<\/a>\u00a0throughout his life. From England to Australia and across Europe, Asia, and the United States, he sought to make a positive impact wherever he went. His zest for life was evident in his adventures, and his dedication to improving the lives of others left a lasting impression on those who knew him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Shelley shared that Rory&#8217;s legacy will continue to be honored at their Malibu property. Although the fire destroyed their home, Shelley is determined to rebuild. &#8220;I&#8217;m not gonna move. That&#8217;s gonna be the place, a special place for Rory and I, and we&#8217;ll make it even more beautiful than it already was,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dDZqTdi3y5k?si=dJOdZ5-L4GmELpJ-\">told<\/a>\u00a010 News First.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Support from the local and online community has been pouring in, with many expressing condolences and offering to help Shelley rebuild.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drshelleysykes\/photos\/pb.100039502335070.-2207520000\/1943489679308984\/?type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df09a76d158e4ba42b%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffcaafb0d65f14ebc1%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrshelleysykes%2Fphotos%2Fpb.100039502335070.-2207520000%2F1943489679308984%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f7e46d7122e82c45e\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As investigations continue, Shelley remains steadfast in her desire to honor Rory&#8217;s life. &#8220;No life should be forgotten. And his was definitely a special one,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YSYBuIhMmJU?si=2u-iVzwO3XfpOoq2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YSYBuIhMmJU?si=2u-iVzwO3XfpOoq2\">told<\/a>\u00a0ABC News Australia. While Shelley grieves her unimaginable loss, questions about the firefighting efforts and water supply in Malibu remain a major point of contention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia confirmed that they are aware of Rory&#8217;s death and have been helping the Sykes family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to his family. Our thoughts are with them,&#8221; a DFAT spokesperson\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/national\/la-fires-update-australian-man-dead-in-malibu-wildfires-death-toll-rises\/f1270f82-1e8c-4961-a20a-e81d49fa70ae#:~:text=The%20Department%20of,provide%20further%20comment.%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/national\/la-fires-update-australian-man-dead-in-malibu-wildfires-death-toll-rises\/f1270f82-1e8c-4961-a20a-e81d49fa70ae#:~:text=The%20Department%20of,provide%20further%20comment.%22\">said<\/a>\u00a0in a statement to 9News. However, they declined to comment further, citing privacy obligations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Rory&#8217;s death has sparked outrage over the water crisis that exacerbated the destruction. Shelley has\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shelleysykes\/status\/1877386169471979588\">publicly accused<\/a>\u00a0the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) of cutting off water supply to her Malibu property during the blaze, leaving her helpless in her attempt to save her son.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3h-jfssWZlMabaj20rS8hOb1X53JrF3OFaSW9AavcwQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTlkYzM4ZjAyMmE2MThiYmE3OWU1NmE3NzE5MDI5NWQ2ZmFkNzIxMzI3NGU1MzFkYjU0MjgwMzBjNjg2ZTM1ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/EF5ojDjnQbHAc6_DWFA03Fr_vJoBfJqj8QFv_eT5tmM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTlkYzM4ZjAyMmE2MThiYmE3OWU1NmE3NzE5MDI5NWQ2ZmFkNzIxMzI3NGU1MzFkYjU0MjgwMzBjNjg2ZTM1ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MibbQlAPyIHq6GKDXXP3caLYo9p-KAMCc7EivPav53A\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTlkYzM4ZjAyMmE2MThiYmE3OWU1NmE3NzE5MDI5NWQ2ZmFkNzIxMzI3NGU1MzFkYjU0MjgwMzBjNjg2ZTM1ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/JVoSsAcjJZZI49xCSMTNF2PYqU3IWV1TSDwhlt4yLe0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTlkYzM4ZjAyMmE2MThiYmE3OWU1NmE3NzE5MDI5NWQ2ZmFkNzIxMzI3NGU1MzFkYjU0MjgwMzBjNjg2ZTM1ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FTfwh2DiKhdCSrlHOMWAXqT-ufOws30vR-VT0hGLoQE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTlkYzM4ZjAyMmE2MThiYmE3OWU1NmE3NzE5MDI5NWQ2ZmFkNzIxMzI3NGU1MzFkYjU0MjgwMzBjNjg2ZTM1ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/a9dc38f022a618bba79e56a77190295d6fad7213274e531db5428030c686e35d.jpg\" alt=\"Structures burn along Pacific Coast Highway during the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California, on January 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Structures burn along Pacific Coast Highway during the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California, on January 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, a spokesperson for the water district has denied these claims. In a statement to NBC News, the spokesperson\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/former-child-star-rory-sykes-dies-california-wildfires-rcna187252#:~:text=A%20spokesperson%20for,the%20spokesperson%20said.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/former-child-star-rory-sykes-dies-california-wildfires-rcna187252#:~:text=A%20spokesperson%20for,the%20spokesperson%20said.\">asserted,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Water service did remain available and uninterrupted to her property and the entire surrounding community. Our water system remained operational and we did provide water to the firefighters throughout the emergency and without interruption.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jCorrDk6fW_unTNnJJ_BvGCfiwYBhkdd7rmEdMIz5qA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmUzM2EzMGFmOWU4NTYyYTRlMTJlZDY3ODk4Y2UwYjIwNzgyNDFjNjE3OWNiMjE1ZjUyYjFlZDM5YTZhNzNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/v-j-so0Mw_14IXq7BOuziQmJylhhC9D4DM6xfAG0enE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmUzM2EzMGFmOWU4NTYyYTRlMTJlZDY3ODk4Y2UwYjIwNzgyNDFjNjE3OWNiMjE1ZjUyYjFlZDM5YTZhNzNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dZlKiOO5FHUMLoyckqkWIUszgevOWJcsy4qySzNDs94\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmUzM2EzMGFmOWU4NTYyYTRlMTJlZDY3ODk4Y2UwYjIwNzgyNDFjNjE3OWNiMjE1ZjUyYjFlZDM5YTZhNzNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/vZnQCD0bx7gMlFQ5kgygAekqwA47uGQHkJfQ6FH2q7U\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmUzM2EzMGFmOWU4NTYyYTRlMTJlZDY3ODk4Y2UwYjIwNzgyNDFjNjE3OWNiMjE1ZjUyYjFlZDM5YTZhNzNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/X055JPU7BKNwQNUSq_YfQ1yvwr3OBOUhUfvO8uqbXuc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNmUzM2EzMGFmOWU4NTYyYTRlMTJlZDY3ODk4Y2UwYjIwNzgyNDFjNjE3OWNiMjE1ZjUyYjFlZDM5YTZhNzNhYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NDAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjY2Ng.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/6e33a30af9e8562a4e12ed67898ce0b2078241c6179cb215f52b1ed39a6a73ab.jpg\" alt=\"Firefighters continue to battle wind and fire as homes go up in flames in Malibu along Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Firefighters continue to battle wind and fire as homes go up in flames in Malibu along Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to the latest updates, the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/446059-mandy-moore-paris-hilton-and-other-1.html\">wildfires in Los Angeles<\/a>\u00a0County have\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/los-angeles-wildfires-southern-california-c5826e0ab8db965cb2814132ff54ee6f#:~:text=Firefighters%20scrambled%20Sunday,expected%20to%20rise.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/los-angeles-wildfires-southern-california-c5826e0ab8db965cb2814132ff54ee6f#:~:text=Firefighters%20scrambled%20Sunday,expected%20to%20rise.\">claimed 24 lives<\/a>\u00a0and destroyed thousands of homes. Authorities have confirmed that at least 16 people remain missing, a number that is expected to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Firefighters continue to battle the blazes as dangerous weather conditions persist, with forecasts warning of the return of strong winds that could further spread the flames.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/lcABHwC4mal2TVp8wfoeLpcypt3hYiI8tx7_yrl_SjM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzZlNGI2NzZlM2RiYzQzYzlhNGI1MDM4NjA3ZDQ4NmNlMTgzMzc2YTQyOGZhYjUxM2EwYmViYmRlMjRmN2I0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cyA-ZD3uIBEUWI8nQtFIkk6APl28_5arNGRbl7jevno\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzZlNGI2NzZlM2RiYzQzYzlhNGI1MDM4NjA3ZDQ4NmNlMTgzMzc2YTQyOGZhYjUxM2EwYmViYmRlMjRmN2I0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/VOOVlq3hCqnGKNGUUt1ZUCM6OKNaFsX03utmPD7DAUg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzZlNGI2NzZlM2RiYzQzYzlhNGI1MDM4NjA3ZDQ4NmNlMTgzMzc2YTQyOGZhYjUxM2EwYmViYmRlMjRmN2I0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/W9TtF96xfAcKmLIyxuVeqkTSuaN3WQbDPE0K4P_zLvo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzZlNGI2NzZlM2RiYzQzYzlhNGI1MDM4NjA3ZDQ4NmNlMTgzMzc2YTQyOGZhYjUxM2EwYmViYmRlMjRmN2I0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/52WLF2ve8B_gljVlKQigtPsd73v7QfgmzG9O9gDIduc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzZlNGI2NzZlM2RiYzQzYzlhNGI1MDM4NjA3ZDQ4NmNlMTgzMzc2YTQyOGZhYjUxM2EwYmViYmRlMjRmN2I0ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/c6e4b676e3dbc43c9a4b5038607d486ce183376a428fab513a0bebbde24f7b4e.jpg\" alt=\"Firefighters battle the Eaton Fire on January 8, 2025, in Altadena, California | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1601\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Firefighters battle the Eaton Fire on January 8, 2025, in Altadena, California | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In addition to his charitable endeavors, Rory will be remembered for his love of life and adventurous spirit. His IMDB bio\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rorysykes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rorysykes\">captured his essence,<\/a>\u00a0&#8220;Rory Sykes is just a guy with cerebral palsy, who plays too much RuneScape and likes to build things on the web. 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