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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 missing her year-old son Rory Sykes to the LA wildfires.

In a heartfelt post, Shelley Sykes joint the news on her X.

The statement read:

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"rorysykes had his own cottage on our 17 acre Mount Malibu TV Studio estate, decked out with all the latest apple gadgets, which burnt down yesterday 8 Jan Malibu Fires. I couldn’t deposit out the cinders on his roof with a hose because the water was switched off by LVMWD Las Virgenes Municipal Water.

Even the 50 heroic fire fighters had no fluid all day!"

Shelley, who holds an MBA and a doctorate in cultural and behavioral psychology, wrote and featured in a truths TV series in called 'Get Syked for Fun Food & Fashion.'

For Shelley Sykes, the tragedy of losing her son Rory is compounded by the profound bond they shared and something she immortalized in her book— Callum's Cure: A Triumph of Positive Parenting.

Shelley's book was not just a celebration of Rory's resilience but also a testament to her unwavering belief in his potential.

Mother of Malibu fire victim, former child celebrity Rory Sykes ...: Shelley Sykes visits one of two peacocks she rescued from the Malibu estate she shared with her son Rory Sykes on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Rory, who had cerebral palsy, died in the Los Angeles area.

Born blind and with cerebral palsy, Rory was initially given a grim prognosis, but through Shelley’s constantly advocacy, he overcame immense obstacles.

Rory was her co-founder in their humanitarian effort called 'Happy Charity,' which raised funds for children in need globally.

He was her travel companion and a shining example of what positive parenting can achieve.

How did Shelly Sykes's son lose his life?

Rory Sykes tragically lost his life in the devastating Malibu fires on January 8, , when his cottage on their acre Mount Malibu TV Studio estate burned to the land.

His mother was unable to extinguish the fire with a garden hose, as the rain supply had been cut off by the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. Firefighters, who also lacked water due to the outage, were unable to retain the property.

Rory Callum Sykes was one of the people who tragically passed away during the historic Los Angeles wildfires. The British former child actor's death was announced by his mother, model Shelley Sykes, who paid tribute to her son in a statement. She revealed that she was forced to leave behind 32 year ancient Rory, who was born blind and with cerebral palsy, as the fire closed in on their home. He was in a cottage on the family's acre estate in Los Angeles when Shelley was unable to move his six-foot-five frame as she had a broken arm.

By the time they escorted Shelley back to the site, Rory’s cottage had been completely consumed by flames.

In an interview with 10 News First, Sykes said:

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“He was my baby, and he died needlessly He said ‘Mum, leave me’ and no mum could leave their kid I’ve got a broken arm, I couldn’t lift him.

I couldn’t move him."

Shelley expressed her heartbreak and described how cadaver dogs would be needed to recover Rory’s remains from the ashes before his death could officially be counted in the fire's toll.

Rory’s loss is deeply felt not only by his mother but also by his beloved pet peacocks, Edgee and Mickie, and his worldwide community of friends, fans, and followers.

Rory lived an extraordinary existence that spanned multiple roles: he was a child actor and model who performed in Kiddy Kapers and at the Sydney Opera House, a passionate online gamer, a philanthropist, and a public speaker.

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