Shelley Sykes, the mother of Rory Sykes who died in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, has remembered her son as a “courageous” and “beautiful soul”. Last week, the 32-year-old tragically died after the flames from the Palisades Fire engulfed his Malibu property.

Shelley Sykes, a British-born Australian who is a TV showrunner and the author of the bestselling book— 'Callum's Cure: A Triumph of Positive Parenting,' tragically lost her 32-year-old son Rory Sykes

The heartbroken mother said she attempted to move her son out of the burning building but an injury stopped her.

The late 32-year-old actor died in the 2025 Southern California wildfires, his mother, Shelley Sykes, revealed.

British-born Rory Callum Sykes lost his life on January 8 aged just 32, and his mother Shelley revealed the final moments she shared with him as she tried to save him from the Palisades fires

Rory Sykes, a former child actor and inspirational speaker, died in the Los Angeles wildfires on January 8, his mother Shelley Sykes confirmed.

Rory Sykes, who was best known for his time as a child star on the British children’s show Kiddy Kapers, is dead at age 32. Rory’s mom, Shelley Sykes, announced the heartbreaking update on January 9,

Former child actor Rory Callum Sykes died in the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in the past few days and his mom shared what the last thing he told her