Former child star Rory Callum Sykes dies in LA wildfire

Former ‘Kiddy Kapers’ TV star died when California wildfires ripped through Malibu estate, mother says
A former child star from Australia died when the Los Angeles wildfires ripped through his family’s Malibu estate in California earlier this week, according to his mother.
British-born former child star Rory Sykes dies in California wildfires
Rory Sykes, 32, was living in a cottage on his family's 17-acre estate in Malibu when the roof caught alight on 8 January - a day after the fires first started in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles wildfires: Former child actor Rory Sykes tragically dies in Malibu after water was switched off
Rory Callum Sykes, a former child star popular for the 1998 British TV show Kiddy Kapers, tragically died after the blaze scorched through his family’s property in Malibu. The 32-year-old was blind and had cerebral palsy. Despite his mother trying to save him, he passed away amid the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles in recent times.
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Rory Sykes, a former child star best known for his role in the 1990s British television show Kiddy Kapers, has tragically died in the Los Angeles
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Former Child Actor Rory Callum Sykes’ Mom Details Trying to Save Him Amid L.A. Fires
After former child star Rory Callum Sykes, who starred in British show Kiddy Kapers, died in the Los Angeles wildfires, his mother detailed her attempt to save him in his final moments.
Rory Sykes, former child star, dead at 32 from California fires
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Former Australian child actor Rory Sykes killed in LA wildfires as author mom tried to find help when water ran out
The heartbroken mother said she attempted to move her son out of the burning building but an injury stopped her.