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Tributes are pouring in for the actor, who received critical praise and a devoted fanbase for his performance as Fezco O’Neill on ‘Euphoria’
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Your support makes all the difference.The entertainment world has been stunned by the sudden death of Euphoria star Angus Cloud. He was 25 years old.
The family of the actor, who played fan favourite Fezco O’Neill on HBO’s hit series, confirmed the news in a statement shared Monday (31 July).
“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.
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. 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.”
A cause of death has yet to be disclosed.
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Earlier this year, Angus Cloud was reportedly being sought by Los Angeles authorities in relation to a hit-and-run incident in the city.
TMZ first reported that Cloud and another male were driving an SUV that rear-ended a Toyota in Marina Del Rey before driving away without stopping.
The publication reports that at least one passenger in the Toyota allegedly suffered injuries to her legs and arms.
Law enforcement sources reportedly told TMZ that “while the Euphoria star is not officially a suspect in the case, his name has been floated for possible involvement,” and they would like to make contact with him.
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‘Euphoria’ executive producer Drake pays tribute
Rapper Drake, who also serves as an executive producer on Euphoria, shared a photo of Cloud on his Instagram Story on Monday. Alongside the photo he wrote simply: “Good soul.”
Kid Cudi calls Angus Cloud ‘one of the realest dudes in this business’
Musician Kid Cudi is among those remembering Angus Cloud.
“This hurts man,” the “Day N’ Nite” singer wrote on X. “One of the realest dudes in this business. F***.”
What Angus Cloud said about the traumatic head injury he suffered as a teenager
What Angus Cloud said about the traumatic head injury he suffered as a teenager
Cloud was a fan favourite thanks to his performance as drugdealer Fezco in HBO’s hit teen drama series, ‘Euphoria’
Actor Colman Domingo pays tribute to Cloud
On Monday (31 July), actor Colman Domingo posted a group photograph with the Euphoria cast.
He captioned the post: “And that was his smile. That was him. May he rest sweetly in peace.”
Denzel Curry pays tribute to Cloud
“Not the news I wanted to hear this morning,” wrote Denzel Curry. “Rest in Power Angus Cloud.”
The 28-year-old rapper shared that he met Cloud “on my flight to Dublin last year and turns out we were fans of each other’s work.
“Angus was just a regular dude from Oakland he really didn’t give a f*** about being famous at all he just wanted to do him and do the things he liked man was chill,” Curry added.
Actor Danny Ramirez pays tribute to Angus Cloud
“Angus… rest easy,” Danny Ramirez wrote on Twitter. “Sending you and your family all my love.”
Oakland Roots Sports Club pays tribute to their ‘day one supporter’ Angus Cloud
“Rest easy, fam,” Oakland Roots Sports Club wrote on Twitter. “We are heartbroken by the news about Angus Cloud.
“He was a day one supporter and an Oakland legend. You will be missed. We extend our deepest love to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
Euphoria’s Alexa Demie reacts to Angus Cloud’s death
On Monday (31 July), Euphoria star Alexa Demie posted a heartbreak emoji on her Instagram story.
The post came right after Angus Cloud’s death was announced.
Demie played the role of Maddy Perez in Sam Levinson’s hit HBO series.
Cloud lost his father weeks before his own death
Cloud’s death comes a week after his father’s funeral.
“Last week [Cloud] buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend,” his family said in their statement.
Two weeks ago, Cloud had shared a photo of his father alongside the caption: “Miss u breh.”
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