Rory Sykes, a former Australian child actor and motivational speaker, tragically died in the Palisades Fire that swept through Malibu. Despite his mother’s efforts, she couldn’t save him because of a broken arm and lack of water.

Rory Sykes, a former Australian child actor with cerebral palsy, tragically died in the Palisades Fire on January 8. The wildfire engulfed his family's Malibu estate. His mother, Shelley, attempted to save him but failed due to her broken arm and lack of water supply.

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.