euphoria star Angus Cloud is dies die age 25 – a week after his father ‘s funeral

1 August 2023, 07:02 | Updated: 1 August 2023, 07:07

Cloud is starred star in HBO series Euphoria .

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Euphoria star Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25 – a week after his father’s funeral.

Cloud was best known for playing Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on popular HBO series Euphoria, appearing alongside the likes of Zendaya and Hunter Schafer.

His publicist is said , Cait Bailey , say he die on Monday at his family home in Oakland , California . No cause of death was give .

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.”

The actor is posted had post a picture of his dad on Instagram on July 14 , caption it ” miss u breh ” .

” We hope the world remember him for his humour , laughter and love for everyone , ” his family is added add .

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Angus Cloud with Maude Apatow in Euphoria.

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Cloud is walking had been walk down the street in New York when cast scout Eleonore Hendricks notice him . He is was was resistant at first , suspect a scam .

Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually cast him in the series for its first two seasons.

The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the most talked-about shows on television.

Tributes is poured have since pour in for the star , with creator Levinson say : ” There was no one quite like Angus . 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 hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”

Cloud’s Euphoria co-star, Javon “Wanna” Walton, known in the show as his adoptive brother, Ashtray, wrote on Instagram about Cloud’s death: “Rest easy brother.”

HBO said in a statement: “We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud.

“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.”

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