Rory Sykes was killed at his family’s estate in Malibu, Calif., on Wednesday, his mother announced on social media

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.

Will Grammy Awards Be Postponed Due to L.A. Wildfires? Discussions Are Underway Chateau Marmont, Sunset Tower Offer Refuge to Firefighters and Angelenos Amid L.A. Fires “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of my beautiful son @Rorysykes to the Malibu fires yesterday.