Rory Sykes, a former child actor and inspirational speaker, died in the Los Angeles wildfires on January 8, his mother Shelley Sykes confirmed.

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 gutted by fire.

A former child star and motivational speaker is among the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, his family has confirmed. Rory Sykes, 32, an Australian who gained media attention as a boy for sharing his experiences living with disabilities,

Described as a "sought after motivational speaker," Rory was the inspiration for his mom's moving 2006 book Callum's Cure , and even once appeared as a keynote speaker for Tony Robbins ' Discovery Camp to address and inspire a group of disadvantaged children.

A former child star from Australia has died in the Los Angeles fires after his mother was unable to get through to 911 dispatchers, his family has revealed. Rory Callum Sykes, who starred on the British TV show Kiddy Kapers,

Amid the Los Angeles wildfires, Rory Callum Sykes—a child actor born blind and with cerebral palsy—died at age 32 after mom Shelley Sykes was unable to contact 911 and put out the fire herself.