Angus Cloud, the actor who starred because the drug supplier Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO collection Euphoria, has died. He was 25.
Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, stated Cloud died Monday at his household residence in Oakland, California. No reason behind dying was given.
In a press release, Cloud’s household stated goodbye to “an artist, a good friend, a brother and a son.”
“Final week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the household stated. “The one consolation we now have is understanding Angus is now reunited along with his dad, who was his finest good friend. Angus was open about his battle with psychological well being and we hope that his passing is usually a reminder to others that they aren’t alone and mustn’t combat this on their very own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everybody,” his household added.
Cloud hadn’t acted earlier than he was solid in “Euphoria.” He was strolling down the road in New York when casting scout Eleonore Hendricks observed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a rip-off.
Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and collection creator Sam Levinson ultimately made him a co-star within the collection alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.
To some, Cloud appeared so pure as Fez that they suspected he was an identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed again towards.
“It does trouble me when persons are like, `It should be really easy! You get to go in and be your self.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do this?’ It’s not that straightforward,” Cloud informed Selection. “I introduced rather a lot to the character. You possibly can imagine what you need. It ain’t received nothing to do with me.”
The half made Cloud the breakout star of 1 the buzziest exhibits in tv. He was lately solid to co-star in “Scream 6.”
“We’re extremely saddened to study of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO stated in a press release. “He was immensely proficient and a beloved a part of the HBO and `Euphoria’ household. We prolong our deepest condolences to his family and friends throughout this tough time.”
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