Rory Callum Sykes, 32, the former actor of the TV series, has died, the media reported, citing his mother. An Australian died in a fire near Malibu. He became famous for his appearance in Kiddy Capers, a children’s series that aired on British television in the 1990s.
California has been battling wildfires for almost a week now. According to the latest estimates, at least 24 people died as a result of the natural disaster. The media, including: the death of Rory Callum Sykes, a 32-year-old young man known as a child for his performances in the TV series “Kiddy Capers”. The Australian, who was born blind and with cerebral palsy, also became famous for how he talked about overcoming challenges related to disability.
He was last seen alive by his mother, Shelley Sykes. This woman spoke about the circumstances of her son’s death in a conversation with Channel 10 and Channel Nine. He also released some information in a post posted on social media. According to these reports, Sykes’ death occurred on Wednesday, January 8. This 32-year-old man died in his home due to carbon dioxide poisoning. Before the fire broke out, he locked himself in a room, refusing to evacuate because he felt bad. – He said: Mother, leave me, but no mother can leave her child. My arm was broken, I couldn’t pick him up and I couldn’t move him, Sykes told Australia’s 10 News First station.
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Rory Callum Sykes died in a fire in California
Sykes’ mother spoke to TV channels about her rescue efforts after noticing that the building where her son lived was on fire. He said he tried to call 911 but could not because “all the phone lines were down.” He also tried to put out the fire himself using a garden hose. But drought prevented this work. Unable to call for help on the phone or pull the man out himself, he decided to get into the car and go to the fire station, which is several hundred meters away. When he and firefighters returned to the scene, the 32-year-old’s home was fully engulfed in flames. – Couldn’t do anything – Shelley Sykes admitted to the Channel 10 camera that she couldn’t hide her tears.
Rory Callum Sykes was born in the United Kingdom in 1992, but remained an Australian citizen. He spent his last years with his family in Malibu. “Rory was born with cerebral palsy, he was blind and had difficulty walking. He went through so much (…). Despite the pain, he was still happy to be with me all over the world, from Africa to to travel to Antarctica,” this woman added. .
As Channel 10 reported on Saturday, for the death of this 32-year-old man to be included in the official statistics, his body must be found.
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