Angus Cloud died Monday, his family said in a statement. The actor, known for playing Fezco in the HBO show Euphoria, was 25 years old. His family shared Cloud had been struggling with his mental health after his father’s death.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” his family told TMZ.
“Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend,” his family continued. “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 humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added. “We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Many regarded Cloud as a rising figure in the entertainment industry after his breakthrough in Euphoria. He landed the role by chance when casting spotted him in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old was known for his laidback attitude in interviews and for not chasing fame despite being in the spotlight.
The entertainment world has been reacting to the news of his death and paying tribute to his life and work.
“Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor),” Zendaya, his co-star on Euphoria, wrote in a tribute post on Instagram. “I’m so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life, to call him a brother, to see his warm kind eyes and bright smile, or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh (I’m smiling now just thinking of it) I know people use this expression often when talking about folks they love…“they could light up any room they entered” but boy let me tell you, he was the best at it. I’d like to remember him that way. For all of the boundless light, love and joy he always managed to give us. I’ll cherish every moment.”
She added, “My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone.”
“Fez was the spiritual center of Euphoria and definitely my fav character on the show. Love to his entire family and to those who knew him,” Questlove wrote on Instagram.
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“Not the news I wanted to hear this morning g,” rapper Denzel Curry tweeted. “Rest in Power Angus Cloud.”
Not the news I wanted to hear this morning g
Rest in Power Angus Cloud pic.twitter.com/LLMAA6P4vT
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) July 31, 2023
I met homie on my flight to Dublin last year and turns out we were fans of each other’s work
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) July 31, 2023
Angus was just a regular dude from Oakland he really didn’t give a fuck about being famous at all he just wanted to do him and do the things he liked man was chill
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) July 31, 2023
Euphoria cast member Colman Domingo posted a photograph of Cloud posing for a photograph with the rest of the cast.
“And that was his smile. That was him. May he rest sweetly in peace,” he wrote.
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Storm Reid, another actor on the show, shared a clip of Cloud’s character laughing in a scene on her Instagram Story.
“The tears just won’t stop,” she wrote.
Drake, an executive producer on Euphoria, shared a photograph of Cloud along with a caption: “Good soul.”
Drake paid tribute to Angus Cloud.
"Good soul 😢🕊️" pic.twitter.com/x6RfViPszC
— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) July 31, 2023
“You will be deeply missed. Rest in Power Angus Cloud,” Kerry Washington tweeted.
You will be deeply missed. Rest in Power @anguscloud ❤️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/UtiFAkjgQx
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) July 31, 2023
“This hurts, man,” Kid Cudi wrote in reaction to a statement by HBO about the news of Cloud’s passing. “One of the realest dudes in this business. F**k.”
This hurts man. One of the realest dudes in this business. Fuck https://t.co/MMckGXu0P6
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) July 31, 2023
“Wow, Angus cloud gone too soon.. rest in peace, angel,” Chloe Bailey tweeted.
wow angus cloud gone too soon.. rest in peace angel
— Chlöe (@ChloeBailey) July 31, 2023
“Rest easy, fam,” Oakland Roots Sports Club wrote. “We are heartbroken by the news about Angus Cloud. He was a day one supporter and an Oakland legend. You will be missed.”
Rest easy, fam.
We are heartbroken by the news about Angus Cloud. He was a day one supporter and an Oakland legend. You will be missed.
We extend our deepest love to his friends and family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/B8n9WRVLub
— Oakland Roots (@oaklandrootssc) July 31, 2023
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