Remembering Angus Cloud: The Euphoria Star Who Left Us Too Soon

Angus Cloud, the breakout star of the HBO hit show Euphoria, passed away on July 31, 2023, at the age of 25. His death shocked and saddened his fans, friends, and family, who remembered him as a talented, kind, and funny person. Cloud’s cause of death was not confirmed, but his family revealed that he had struggled with mental health issues and the loss of his father, who died a week before him¹²³

A Rising Star in Hollywood

Cloud was born on July 10, 1998, in Oakland, California, but most of his family resided in Ireland. He was the eldest of his siblings; he had a brother and younger twin sisters. He attended the School of Production Design at Oakland School for the Arts, where he was a classmate of his Euphoria co-star Zendaya⁴⁵⁶

Cloud had no acting experience before he was cast in Euphoria. He was working at a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, when he was scouted by casting director Jennifer Venditti, whom he initially thought was trying to scam him. He auditioned for the role of Fezco, a drug dealer and friend of the main character Rue (played by Zendaya), and impressed the series creator Sam Levinson with his natural charisma and authenticity. He became a fan favorite for his portrayal of Fezco, who was loyal, protective, and compassionate despite his involvement in the drug trade⁷⁸

Cloud’s performance in Euphoria earned him praise from critics and audiences alike. He was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020. He also appeared in several music videos, such as “All Three” by Noah Cyrus, “Cigarettes” by Juice WRLD, and “Mamiii” by Becky G and Karol G⁹¹⁰¹¹

Cloud’s career was on the rise when he died. He had starred in the comedy-drama film North Hollywood, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2021. He had also completed filming for several other projects, such as The Line, Freaky Tales, Your Lucky Day, and an untitled Universal monster movie. These films are expected to be released posthumously in the next few years.

A Legacy of Humor, Laughter, and Love

Cloud’s death left a void in the hearts of many who knew him personally or admired him from afar. His family issued a statement saying that they hoped the world would remember him for his humor, laughter, and love for everyone. They also urged people who were struggling with mental health issues to seek help and not fight alone in silence.

Cloud’s co-stars and colleagues also paid tribute to him on social media and in interviews. Zendaya posted a photo of Cloud on Instagram with the caption “I love you so much”. She also dedicated her Emmy win for Euphoria to him during her acceptance speech. She said that Cloud was “one of the most special people I’ve ever met” and that she was “forever grateful” for their friendship.

Other Euphoria cast members such as Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, Storm Reid, Algee Smith, Alexa Demie, Eric Dane, Nika King, and Colman Domingo also expressed their condolences and shared their memories of Cloud on social media. They described him as a “beautiful soul”, a “gentle giant”, a “ray of sunshine”, a “brother”, and a “legend”. They also thanked him for his kindness, generosity, wisdom, humor, and talent.

HBO also released a statement saying that they were “incredibly saddened” to learn of Cloud’s passing and that he was “immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family”. They extended their deepest sympathies to his friends and family during this difficult time.

Cloud’s legacy will live on through his work and his impact on others. He was an inspiration to many young actors who wanted to pursue their dreams without formal training or connections. He was also a role model for many people who faced challenges and hardships in their lives. He showed them that they could overcome their obstacles and find happiness and success. He was a shining star who left us too soon, but he will never be forgotten.