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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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In a tweet following the news of Angus Cloud’s death, The Sex Lives of College Girls star Renée Rapp wrote: “Rest easy love. You’re never alone.”
While the message included no direct identifier, many of her fans assumed it was in reaction to the heartbreaking news of the Euphoria actor’s passing.
What was Cloud’s cause of death?
At the moment, there has been no confirmation or official report stating Cloud’s cause of death. His death, however, 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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Cloud was a fan favourite thanks to his performance as drugdealer Fezco in HBO’s hit teen drama series, ‘Euphoria’
‘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.”
Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney pay emotional tribute to ‘brother’ Angus Cloud
Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have both shared poignant tributes to their Euphoria co-star Angus Cloud the day after his death, aged 25.
Following the announcement, several Euphoria cast members have expressed their heartbreak over Cloud’s passing, with Zendaya and Sweeney being the latest to do so.
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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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Famous sibling duo Billie Eilish and Finneas both honoured Cloud on Instagram.
“This guy was so talented and I really loved his vibe. Our loss,” the “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night” singer wrote over a photo of the Euphoria star.
Meanwhile, Eilish shared a photo of Cloud as well, without any text.
Angus Cloud was born in Oakland, California, on 10 July 1998. He had a younger brother and twin sisters.
Best known for his role as chill drug dealer Fez on HBO’s gritty teen drama Euphoria, the rising star’s trajectory to TV fame was far less conventional.
In earlier interviews, Cloud explained that he landed his on-screen debut acting opposite Zendaya through a casting director, who he initially thought was trying to scam him.
“In my mind, I was like, they stopped me because I look like I could be a star?” he recalled in an interview with i-D earlier this year. “Then I’m like, no, it’s because I look like a drug dealer.”
He added: “For me, it was just like too good of an opportunity to say no to. I had no idea it would go this far.”
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.”
Actor ruled out playing Mac Miller in a biopic before his death
Before his death on Monday, Angus Cloud had often been linked to the late rapper Mac Miller due to their physical likeness.
Miller died in 2018, aged 26, from an accidental drug overdose.
In an interview with Etalk in January last year, Cloud said: “I don’t think I would be prepared to take on someone’s life and legacy and try to replay that, you know? That man [Miller] is a legend and he’s going to remain one. May he rest in peace, you feel me?”
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