(L.A.) Rory Sykes, 32, Died in the Palisades Fire

Case Number: 2025-00759

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 32-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at his residence in Malibu.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Rory Sykes.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Inhalation of Products of Combustion and Thermal Injuries

RIP RORY SYKES (July 29, 1992 – January 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

The decedent perished in the Palisades Fire. He was a British-born Australian with cerebral palsy. His remains were found in the 1700 block of Rambla Pacifico Street.

Until January 30, the Department of Medical Examiner referred to him as Unidentified Doe #44.