Honoring Rory Callum Sykes, a former motivational speaker and philanthropist, who tragically passed away at 32 in the Malibu wildfires. Explore his legacy of resilience and giving back Rory Callum Sykes, 34, former slogger and inspirational beacon, killed in tragic fires in Malibu on January 8th. Rory’s incredible journey was one of overcoming adversity and an unwavering determination to effect change, and in just 32 years, he achieved so much.

From the day he was born, Rory has faced some big challenges born in the UK, settled down in Sydney Australia. He received several surgeries and therapies, which allowed him to regain partial vision and mobility despite years living with cerebral palsy and blindness. Rory’s journey was painful and arduous, but his story quickly attracted worldwide attention when he spoke out about his life as a little boy: Using his voice, Rory inspired thousands and even millions around the world with his resilience and strength.