Angus Cloud, best known for starring as Fezco “Fez” O’Neill, a local drug dealer in HBO’s Euphoria — was only 25 years of age when he died at his family’s home in Oakland, California. The reason for his death is still unknown. Yesterday, around 11:30 am on July 31, 2023, Oakland PD responded to a 911 call that Cloud’s mom made.
She reported a “possible overdose” and said that her son had no pulse. He was immediately announced dead on the scene. Cloud was working in a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, when he was cast for his first acting role by Euphoria‘s casting director, Jennifer Venditti.
Angus Cloud played drug dealer Fezco in 17 episodes of the hit HBO drama alongside Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, but who knew he’d be gone so soon?
How Did Angus Cloud Die?
According to Cloud’s family members, the 25-year-old was said to have been struggling after getting back from Ireland, where his father was buried last week.
A family statement 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. Last week he 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.”
The statement added:
“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 humour, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
The actor had posted a picture of his dad on Instagram on 14 July alongside the message — “miss u breh.”
Emergency services said they were called at about 11.30 am, but the “patient was determined to be already deceased” when they arrived at the location. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson said:
“There was no one quite like Angus. 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.”
HBO tweeted that it is “incredibly saddened” by Cloud’s death and called him “immensely talented.”
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/G92zRWkbfH
— HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023
Many fans reacted to the news by saying HBO should cancel Euphoria because it’d be aimless to continue the show without Cloud.
Source: ABC News
