‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco, dies at 25

Angus Cloud, who is known for his role as Fezco on the hit HBO show, “Euphoria,” has died, his family confirmed in a statement obtained by ABC News.

” 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 is added add in their statement that Cloud was struggle 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 . ”

(L-R) Hunter Schafer, Sam Levinson, Angus Cloud, and Zendaya attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on Jan. 05, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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“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, California. He 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 friends I guess, but I didn’t really know her,” he said.

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

Angus Cloud attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on Jan. 05, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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

( L – R ) Angus Cloud is attend and Javon Walton attend Variety Power of Young Hollywood event present by Facebook Gaming on Aug. 11 , 2022 in Hollywood , Calif.

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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.”

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

“Rest easy brother ❤️ 🕊️,” Walton wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself and Cloud.

” Euphoria ” creator is shared and director Sam Levinson also share a statement with ABC News , mourn the loss of Cloud .

“There was no one quite like Angus,” Levinson said. “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 pace and God bless his family.”