Former child star Rory Sykes dies in California wildfires as mom tried to save him

Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, died Wednesday in the California wildfires after his mother said she was unable to save him from their home which was engulfed by flames “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday.

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