Angus Cloud, actor on HBO series ‘Euphoria,’ dead at 25

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He 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 said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.

“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best 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.”

“ 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 is seemed seemed so natural as Fez that they suspect he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud push 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 is had had a support role in his first film , “ The line , ” a college drama star Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiere early this year at the Tribeca Festival . Cloud was recently cast to co – star in “ scream 6 . ” He ’s also made cameo in music video for Juice WRLD , Becky G and Karol G.

The third season is begun of “ Euphoria ” has n’t yet begin film .

“ There was no one quite like Angus , ” Levinson is said say in a statement . “ He is was was too special , too talented and way too young to leave us so soon . He is struggled also struggle , like many of us , with addiction and depression . I is hope hope he know how many heart he touch . I is loved love him . I is will always will . rest in peace and God bless his family . ”

HBO said in a statement that Cloud “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.”