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Angus Cloud, Actor of HBO’s ‘Euphoria,’ dies at 25

'Angus Cloud Laid his Father to rest a week ago and he has been battling Suicidal thoughts, Family said

Euphoria Star Angus Cloud is dead
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Angus Cloud, the actor best known for playing the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on HBO’s “Euphoria,” series has died at the age of 25.

Angus Cloud in season 2 of "Euphoria" on HBO.
Angus Cloud in season 2 of “Euphoria” on HBO [Courtesy]
According to the family sources, Angus had been battling suicidal thoughts since returning from Ireland, where his father was laid to rest a week ago.

He passed away at his family’s home in Oakland, California. The sources said he was staying with relatives as he worked through his grief.

Angus Cloud Cause of Death

The Oakland Fire Dept. said it responded to a medical emergency at approximately 11:30 a.m., and the patient was “already deceased.” The cause of death was unknown, the fire department said. The Oakland Police Dept. confirmed that it remains an “active death investigation.”

Immediately after the news of Angus Cloud’s death broke on Monday, fans flocked to his Instagram comment section to offer tributes. One of his recent posts that appeared to be a tribute to his father had a slew of heartfelt condolences.

Angus Cloud rose to prominence playing Fez on HBO’s Emmy-winning teen drama series “Euphoria.” He was the main character in the show’s first two seasons. His other acting credits included the films “North Hollywood” (2021) and “The Line” (2023).

Angus Cloud said he was discovered in the street by a casting agent and had never professionally acted before the series. His lovable and comedic character quickly became beloved by the dedicated fans of the series.

Angus Cloud and Maude Apatow in season 2 of "Euphoria" on HBO.
Angus Cloud and Maude Apatow in season 2 of “Euphoria” on HBO.[Courtesy]
HBO said it was “incredibly saddened” to learn about Cloud’s death in a statement posted to its social media Monday.

“He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family,” the company said. “We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

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Cloud’s portrayal of Fezco, a teenage drug dealer who lived with his grandmother, became popular with viewers. In the most recent season, Fezco began a romantic relationship with Maude Apatow’s character, Lexi, that fans rooted for online.

One of the closest relationships Fezco developed in the series is with his young adoptive brother, Ashtray, as Fezco took on the responsibility of being the boy’s caretaker.

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Ashtray died in the season two finale during a shootout with police, a scene that many have hailed as one of Cloud’s best dramatic acting in the series.

Javon Walton, who played Ashtray, posted a tribute on Instagram to Cloud with a caption that read “Rest easy brother.”

Angus Cloud Movies and TV Shows

He was recently cast opposite Melissa Berrera in a new horror movie at Universal Pictures from “Scream 6” directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Cloud also starred in various music videos such as Noah Cyrus’ “All Three,” Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes” and Becky G and Karol G’s “Miami.”

Angus Cloud attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Angus Cloud at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party [Courtesy]
Last year, Cloud was an honoree at Variety’s annual Power of Young Hollywood event and recalled being plucked off the street to star in “Euphoria.” Cloud’s role as Fez was his first acting job. “I was with some friends,” he said. “We were just hanging out.”

Born Conor Angus Cloud Hickey, he attended Oakland School of the Arts with his “Euphoria” co-star Zendaya, and was cast in “Euphoria” while working at a Brooklyn restaurant.

 

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