‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud dead at 25
“Euphoria” star Angus Cloud died Monday. He was 25.
The actor, best known for playing drug dealer Fezco in the HBO series, died at his family’s home in Oakland, Calif., TMZ reported.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” his family said in a statement.
The family revealed Cloud died shortly after his father’s death.
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” they continued.
“The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health, and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
The family added, “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
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According to TMZ, police responded to a 911 call from Cloud’s mother Monday morning after she reported a “possible overdose” and said her son did not have a pulse.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. No cause of death has been released at this time.
A source tells Page Six that the “Euphoria” star had been battling severe suicidal thoughts after returning from Ireland, where his father had been buried. He had been staying with his family while working through his grief.
Reps for Cloud did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
Following the news, HBO mourned the actor’s death in a statement shared on Instagram.
“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” the network wrote. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
Cloud will be remembered for his breakout role as Fezco in the network’s teen drama “Euphoria,” which he starred in for two seasons.
“There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon,” the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, tells Page Six in a statement.
“He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
The late actor’s other credits include roles in the films “North Hollywood” and “The Line” and cameos in music videos for Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes” as well as Becky G and Karol G’s “Mamiii.”
