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Former child star Rory Callum Sykes has died in the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, his mother announced.

"It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son to the Malibu fires yesterday," Shelley Sykes wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.

Newsweek has reached out to Shelley Sykes on Saturday morning for comment.

The Context

The wildfires that have ravaged Southern California this past week have resulted in significant destruction, with at least 11 confirmed fatalities.

Sykes' tragic death highlights the broader impact of these fires, which continue to threaten thousands of lives and properties. His passing also sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in emergency situations, as Sykes, who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, was unable to escape in time.

What to Know

The Australian native was 32, who had cerebral palsy, appeared in a handful of episodes of the British TV show Kiddy Kapers, which was hosted b