Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on HBO's Euphoria, has passed away at the age of 25. The actor died on Monday at his family home in Oakland, California, as confirmed by a publicist. The actual cause of death has not been disclosed. In a heartfelt statement, Cloud's family expressed their deep sorrow as they bid farewell to an extraordinary human being today. Just last week, Cloud had to lay his father to rest, and he was also struggling with mental health issues. The family found solace in the thought that Angus is now reunited with his beloved dad, who was his closest companion.
Two weeks back, Cloud shared a photo of his father on Instagram with the words "miss u breh." A source close to Cloud's family revealed to Entertainment Tonight that he had been struggling with severe suicidal thoughts following his return from Ireland, where he laid his father to rest. During this time, Cloud was staying with his family as he tried to cope with his grief. HBO expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of Angus Cloud, acknowledging his immense talent and his cherished place in the HBO and Euphoria family. They extended their heartfelt condolences to his friends and family during this challenging period.
In a 2019 interview with GQ, Cloud revealed that he never really had ambitions to be a star or an actor. He used to work at a chicken and waffle joint when one day, unexpectedly, a casting agent approached him. Euphoria, the show in which Cloud starred, became a massive hit after its debut in June 2019. In 2022, it achieved the distinction of being the most-tweeted-about television series of the decade in the United States. The series revolves around a 17-year-old character portrayed by Zendaya, who battles drug abuse and is shown using dangerous substances like fentanyl and morphine on screen. In 2022, Cloud faced accusations that the show glorified drug use, but he defended the series during an interview with TMZ. After Angus Cloud's death, his Euphoria co-star Javon "Wanna" Walton, who played his adoptive brother Ashtray in the show, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram saying, "Rest easy brother."
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