Despite having cerebral palsy, Rory Callum Sykes became a well-known actor during his childhood. He starred in films and hosted the British RTV show Kiddy Capers. Overcoming numerous challenges, he even managed to learn how to walk.
Today, Rory’s mother, Shelley, spoke about the tragedy. Her son perished in his own home.
Shelley explained that Rory was trapped in a separate cottage in Malibu when a fire broke out. She tried to extinguish the flames but discovered that the water supply had been shut off.
Unable to reach emergency services, Shelley went out in search of firefighters herself. Upon arrival, they informed her that Rory had succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning.
“I couldn’t put out the embers on the roof with the hose because there was no water. When the firefighters brought me back, his cottage had burned to the ground. My heart is completely broken,” Shelley shared.
The death toll from the California fires has reached 11 people. Jennifer Aniston revealed that her friend, who was trying to help other victims, also lost her life.