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Former Child Star and Motivational Speaker Rory Sykes Dies in L.A. Fires, Mother Says

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Carly Thomas
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Former child star Rory Sykes, a motivational speaker with disabilities, tragically perished in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires at just 32 years old.
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  • Rory Sykes, born blind and living with cerebral palsy, overcame tremendous challenges to regain his sight and learn to walk, inspiring others through his motivational speaking on living with disabilities.
  • Rory's mother Shelley shared heartbreaking details on Twitter, including that her son died from carbon monoxide poisoning and that firefighters lacked water pressure to save him, underscoring the devastating toll of the wildfires.
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Rory Sykes, Shelley Sykes, Tony Robbins Foundation, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Happy Charity, Kiddy Kapers, Mornings with Kerri-Anne, RuneScape
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