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Rory Sykes: 5 Things About the Former Child Actor Who Died in the L.A. Fires

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

His mother, actress, writer and producer Shelley Sykes, revealed her son’s tragic death as the wildfires ravaged Los Angeles County. Per his IMDb account, Rory’s credits included self-hosting Kiddy Kapers in the late 1990s, and he starred in the 2009 music video “Shelley Sykes: Rappin’ Mama.” He also appeared in a 2003 interview on Mornings with Keri-Anne. While acknowledging Rory’s humanitarian efforts, his strength in living with multiple health issues and being an “avid RuneScape game,” Shelley noted that he “overcame so much with surgeries & therapies to regain his sight & to be able to learn to walk.”

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