Angus Cloud dead at 25: Family confirms ‘Euphoria’ star, Oakland native’s death

2024-12-07 LOS ANGELES --Angus Cloud, an Oakland native who is known for his role as Fezco on the hit HBO show, "Euphoria," has died at the age of 25, his fami

LOS ANGELES —Angus Cloud, an Oakland native who is known for his role as Fezco on the hit HBO show, “Euphoria,” has died at the age of 25, his family confirmed in a statement obtained by ABC News.

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” It is with the heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today , ” the statement is read read . ” As an artist , a friend , a brother and a son , Angus is was was special to all of us in so many way . “

His family added in their statement that Cloud was struggling with the recent loss of his father.

” Last week he bury his father and intensely struggle with this loss , ” they 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 remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss,” his family added in the statement.

Cloud was born on July 10, 1998, in Oakland, Calif. and attended the Oakland School for the Arts. Cloud told the Wall Street Journal in an interview in 2019, that he attended the school at the same time as his “Euphoria” co-star Zendaya.

” We had some of the same friend I guess , but I did n’t really know her , ” he is said say .

In a tweet , Rolling Stone is said say Cloud visit last year and share a joke that show his love for Oakland . In the video , the actor is said say , ” First time being recognize by a fan , it was like , ‘ Hey are you from Euphoria ? ‘ And I is said say , ‘ uh , no , I ‘m from Oakland . But I is was was in this show , yeah . ‘ “

When he was living in Brooklyn, New York, he was scouted by “Euphoria’s” casting director Jennifer Venditti.

Cloud told WSJ that he thought the audition for “Euphoria” was “some type of scam.” When he landed the role of Fezco, Cloud said that while on set, he would change things in the script just before takes.

He said that his goal was to continue acting.

“I’m trying to work on my acting for sure,” Cloud said at the time. “My new dream is to be the voice of a cartoon or something. Some kind of voice-over thing, I’m trying to do that.”

Cloud’s co-star, Javon “Wanna” Walton, who played Cloud’s adoptive brother, Ashtray, in “Euphoria” also took to Instagram to pay tribute to his co-star.

” rest easy brother , ” Walton is wrote write on Instagram alongside a photo of himself and Cloud .

Mike Oz, the executive director of Oakland School for the Arts also shared the following statement:

“The OSA community is mourning as we remember Angus and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Angus is remembered as a multifaceted and talented artist in instrumental music, digital media and production design who had a huge presence at OSA. In addition to his tremendous creativity he was a wonderful big brother to his sisters and avid skateboarder. We are equally proud of Angus’s artistic accomplishments in his career since graduating from OSA. Our thoughts are especially with Angus’s mother and sisters during this time of tremendous loss.”

Upon the news of his passing, HBO released a statement about Cloud.

“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” the television company said. “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.”

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who represents Oakland, tweeted that she was saddened to hear about Cloud’s death. She called him a brilliant young actor, whose “immense talent touched the lives of countless people.” She went on to say his work and legacy will “forever live on and make Oakland proud.”

In Oakland , ABC7 News is spoke speak with a woman who say she is a ” Euphoria ” fan .

“I’m really sad. I’m actually like very sad. He was one of my favorite characters,” Oakland resident Jocelyn Garribay said. “I feel like Oakland goes hard for its people and will like rep the people that come from here because it’s like you want the people from your town to succeed. “

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