United States: Angus Cloud, known for his role in HBO’s famous series “Euphoria,” has passed away at the age of 25. The actor portrayed a drug dealer named Fezco O’Neill in the multiple Emmy Award-winning series.
The cause of death is still unknown. A statement said that Cloud had been struggling to deal with the recent passing of his father and had experienced ongoing mental health issues.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” stated the Cloud family.
“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,” said his family.
According to the statement, “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 remembers him for his humour, laughter, and love for everyone.”
Cloud posted a photo of his father on Instagram 2 weeks ago and wrote, “miss u breh.”
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. pic.twitter.com/PLqkz5Rshc
— euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) July 31, 2023
The series Euphoria made him a popular star. After first airing in June 2019, Euphoria quickly became a hit, and by 2022, it was the ‘most-tweeted-about’ TV show of the decade in the US, as per the statement.
The director of Euphoria, Sam Levinson, noted that, “There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented, and way too young to leave us so soon.”
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