American Actor, Angus Cloud Dies Aged 25
American actor, Angus Cloud, best known for his role on HBO’s teen drama Euphoria, has lost his life at the age of 25, his family announced on Monday.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey disclosed that Cloud died at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement.
Cloud’s father had recently died, the statement said, and the actor “intensely struggled with the loss”.
“As an artist, a friend, a brother, and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways … 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.”
Cloud had minor acting credits in two films, North Hollywood and The Line. He had also appeared in music videos for artists including Becky G, Karol G, and Juice WRLD.
But his career really took off after he won the part of Fez, a high school drug dealer in Euphoria.
The role turned Cloud into a breakout star, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and his character was expanded in the second season.
According to a 2019 interview with GQ, Cloud had no real aspirations to become a star or even an actor.
He used to work at a chicken and waffle joint, according to the magazine, and one day was unexpectedly stopped by an agent from a casting company.
“I was confused and I didn’t want to give her my phone number,” Cloud told GQ. “I thought it was a scam.“
The main character, played by Zendaya, is a 17-year-old who struggles with drug abuse, seen on screen taking the deadly opioid fentanyl and injecting morphine.
In 2022, Cloud defended accusations during an interview with TMZ that the show glorified drug use.
His Euphoria co-star, Javon “Wanna” Walton, known in the show as Cloud’s adoptive brother, Ashtray, wrote on Instagram about Cloud’s death: “Rest easy brother.“
On X, formerly known as Twitter, California congresswoman Barbara Lee lamented the loss of “Oakland’s own“.
“His immense talent touched the lives of countless people. His work & legacy will forever live on and make Oakland proud,” she posted.
Actress Kerry Washington also posted on the platform: “You will be deeply missed. Rest in power.“
