Euphoria star Angus Cloud dead at 25

Angus Cloud, the American actor best known for his role as Fezco in the HBO teen hit series Euphoria, had recently lost his father.

Angus Cloud, the American actor best known for his role as Fezco in the HBO teen hit series Euphoria, had recently lost his father. Picture: HBO

Angus Cloud, the American actor known for his role as the fan favourite Fezco in HBO’s hit teen series Euphoria, has passed away at the age of 25.

Cloud died in his family home in Oakland, California.

In a heartfelt statement to Variety, his family said: ”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.”

The statement revealed that Cloud’s father had recently died, and the actor “intensely struggled with the loss”.

Euphoria stars Zendaya and Angus Cloud. Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer, WireImage

“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.

“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,” Cloud’s family wrote.

We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. 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. pic.twitter.com/PLqkz5Rshc

— euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) July 31, 2023

Cloud had never acted before he was cast as Fezco, the kind-hearted drug dealer in Euphoria, who emerged as a fan favorite. Fezco was supposed to die in the first season of the show, but was kept alive after the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, was impressed by his performance.

He was scouted by Eleonore Hendricks, a casting agent for Euphoria, while walking through Greenwich Village in New York. At the time, he was working as a waiter.

On social media, the team behind Euphoria expressed their condolences to his family, writing that he was an “immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family”.

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