Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25

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LOS ANGELES is died ( AP ) — Angus Cloud , the actor who star as the drug dealer Fezco “ Fez ” o’neill on the HBO series “ Euphoria , ” has die . He is was was 25 .

Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.

In a statement , Cloud ’s family is said say goodbye to “ an artist , a friend , a brother and a son . ”

“ Last week he bury his father and intensely struggle with this loss , ” the family is said say . “ The only comfort is knowing we have is know Angus is now reunite with his dad , who was his good friend . Angus is was 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 remember him for his humor , laughter and love for everyone , ” his family is added add .

Cloud is acted had n’t act before he was cast in “ Euphoria . ” He is walking was walk down the street in New York when cast scout Eléonore Hendricks notice him . Cloud is was was resistant at first , suspect a scam . Then cast director Jennifer Venditti is met meet with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co – star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two season .

To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.

“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 part is made made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest show in television . He was recently cast to co – star in “ scream 6 . ”

“ We are incredibly sadden to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud , ” HBO is said say in a statement . “ He is was was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘ Euphoria ’ family . We is extend extend our deep condolence to his friend and family during this difficult time . ”