Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria’, dies at 25

By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES: Angus Cloud, the actor who starred because the drug seller Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO sequence “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.

Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, stated Cloud died Monday at his household house in Oakland, California. No reason for dying was given.

In an announcement, Cloud’s household stated goodbye to “an artist, a good friend, a brother and a son.

“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the household stated. “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,” his household added.

Cloud hadn’t acted earlier than he was forged in “Euphoria.” He was strolling down the road in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks seen him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a rip-off. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and sequence creator Sam Levinson ultimately made him a co-star within the sequence alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.

To some, Cloud appeared so pure as Fez that they suspected he was equivalent to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed again in opposition to.

“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

The half made Cloud the breakout star of 1 the buzziest reveals in tv. He had a supporting position in his first movie, “The Line,” a university drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this yr on the Tribeca Festival. Cloud was lately forged to co-star in “Scream 6.” He’s additionally made cameos in music movies for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.

The third season of “Euphoria” hasn’t but begun filming.

“There was no one quite like Angus,” Levinson said in a statement. “He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. 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.”

We are extremely saddened to study of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely proficient and a beloved a part of the HBO and Euphoria household. We lengthen our deepest condolences to his family and friends throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/G92zRWkbfH

— HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023

HBO stated in an announcement that Cloud “was immensely proficient and a beloved a part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ household. We lengthen our deepest condolences to his family and friends throughout this tough time.”

LOS ANGELES: Angus Cloud, the actor who starred because the drug seller Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO sequence “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.

Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, stated Cloud died Monday at his household house in Oakland, California. No reason for dying was given.

In an announcement, Cloud’s household stated goodbye to “an artist, a good friend, a brother and a son.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the household stated. “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,” his household added.

Cloud hadn’t acted earlier than he was forged in “Euphoria.” He was strolling down the road in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks seen him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a rip-off. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and sequence creator Sam Levinson ultimately made him a co-star within the sequence alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.

To some, Cloud appeared so pure as Fez that they suspected he was equivalent to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed again in opposition to.

“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

The half made Cloud the breakout star of 1 the buzziest reveals in tv. He had a supporting position in his first movie, “The Line,” a university drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this yr on the Tribeca Festival. Cloud was lately forged to co-star in “Scream 6.” He’s additionally made cameos in music movies for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.

The third season of “Euphoria” hasn’t but begun filming.

“There was no one quite like Angus,” Levinson said in a statement. “He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. 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.”

We are extremely saddened to study of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely proficient and a beloved a part of the HBO and Euphoria household. We lengthen our deepest condolences to his family and friends throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/G92zRWkbfH
— HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023
HBO stated in an announcement that Cloud “was immensely proficient and a beloved a part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ household. We lengthen our deepest condolences to his family and friends throughout this tough time.”