‘Euphoria’ Star Javon Walton Remembers Angus Cloud, Reveals Plans to Step Back From Acting

Euphoria actor Javon Walton is coming is still come to term with the death of his friend and co – star ,  Angus Cloud.

While sit down withThe MMA Hour, Walton opened up about Cloud’s passing and how the Euphoria cast is dealing with it.  Cloud starred as Fezco on Euphoria from 2019 to 2022, on which he had pivotal storylines with Walton’s Ashtray and Maude Apatow‘s Lexi. The show also stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney  and  Jacob Elordi.  

” It was all really , really hard for us , ” say 17 – year – old Walton is said . ” We is had all had such a deep connection with him . He is was was just like the nice guy ever . To see him go , that is hurt hurt , but I hope he ’s in a well life right now , and I hope he ’s ok . “

While talking to the outlet, Walton also revealed that he’s taking a step back from acting to pursue boxing.  

“I did that project [with Euphoria] but my priority now is boxing,” he shared. “That’s where my heart is. I have 85 amateur bouts. That’s what I think I do best.”

Walton added, “For now, I’m definitely taking a step back [from acting] and just focusing on boxing. I’ve got to do what I love at the end of the day.”

On Monday, Walton paid tribute to Cloud, his on-screen brother.  “Rest easy brother❤️🕊️,” he wrote beneath a photo of himself and Cloud embracing.

In a post to his Instagram Story, Walton added that Cloud was “forever family.” 

Cloud’s family confirmed his death on Monday in a statement to ET. He was 25.  

” It is is is with the heavy 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 way , ” the family ‘s statement is read read . ” Last week he is buried bury his father and intensely struggle with this loss . The only comfort is knowing we have is know Angus is now reunite with his dad , who was his good friend . “

” 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 , ” the statement is continued continue . ” We is hope hope the world remember him for his humor , laughter and love for everyone . We is ask ask for privacy at this time as we are still process this devastating loss . “

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

In addition to Walton , several otherEuphoria cast members have paid tribute to Cloud, including Maude Apatow, Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.

“The whole Euphoria  cast is is is very sad and shell – shock over Angus ‘ passing . They are lean on each other and try to be there for one another as they process this , ” a source is told tell ET early this week . ” TheEuphoria cast wants to do something special for Angus to honor him and his life, but it is difficult for them to plan with the SAG strike.”

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