Angus Cloud, the actor whose standout position as Fezco on HBO’s Euphoria spurred fast rise to international fame, has died. A explanation for dying has not but been disclosed. Cloud was 25.
In an announcement obtained by Deadline, Cloud’s household shares that he died at his household dwelling in Oakland, California. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” wrote the Clouds. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the household continued. “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.”
In closing, they wrote, “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.”
In an announcement on behalf of HBO, a spokesperson later added, “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.”
Appearing all through the primary two seasons of Sam Levinson’s smash hit HBO collection Euphoria, after being launched within the pilot, Cloud instantly launched into the zeitgeist alongside so many different members of the younger forged, producing widespread reward for his command of the position and distinctive presence as a performer. His character, Fezco, is a highschool dropout who offers medication alongside youthful adoptive brother Ashtray (Daelo Jin Walton), whose robust exterior belies an enormous coronary heart. At the tip of the day, he’s one of many largest advocates for his pal and one-tie consumer Rue (Zendaya), who pushes her to decide to her sobriety.
Cloud was one in every of numerous younger actors bringing large items to Euphoria, even having been launched to the present as a non-actor. He was scouted for the present by casting director Jennifer Venditti whereas working at a restaurant in Brooklyn, NY.
In movie, Cloud just lately wrapped a supporting position within the Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden characteristic movie Freaky Tales reverse Ben Mendelsohn, Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis, from Entertainment One and MACRO.
Up subsequent, Cloud may be seen in The Line reverse Alex Wolff, Austin Abrams, John Malkovich and Scott McNairy, which was written and directed by Ethan Berger. He’s additionally set to look as a lead within the impartial flick Your Lucky Day and in North (*25*) reverse Miranda Cosgrove, Nico Haraga, and Vince Vaughn.
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