According to PEOPLE Euphoria star Angus Cloud has died. He was 25.
The actor, who starred as Fezco in the hit HBO series, died at his family’s home in Oakland, California on Monday, his family confirmed.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”
The family noted that Cloud’s father was buried last week and the actor “intensely struggled with this loss.”
“The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend,” the statement 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. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
A HBO spokesperson told PEOPLE:
“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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/PLqkz5Rshc
— euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) July 31, 2023
Though the Oakland Fire Department did not identify Cloud by name, the Fire Department Chief of Staff Michael Hunt told PEOPLE they were dispatched to a local residence around 11:30am on Monday for a “medical emergency.” Upon arrival, “the patient was determined to be already deceased.” Hunt was unable to provide a cause of death.
TMZ was first to report the news.
#UPDATE: We've learned Oakland PD responded to a 911 call made around 11:30 AM Monday by Angus' mother. She reported a "possible overdose," and said Angus did not have a pulse. He was eventually pronounced dead on the scene. https://t.co/1EokExwZS2
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 31, 2023
Cloud starred as drug dealer Fezco on Euphoria for two seasons.
In March, he recalled being discovered on the street in Brooklyn, sharing:
“I definitely thought it could be some kind of scam.”
“Then they brought me back in and they showed me the role, and it made more sense,” he told i-D. “Because in my mind I was like, they stopped me because I look like I could be a star? Then I’m like, no, it’s because I look like I could be a drug dealer.”
The success of Euphoria also came as surprise to the actor.
He explained, “The difference between me and everyone else who’s famous it’s that they were trying to go get famous, for the most part.”
He continued, “They were working hard, and they were like, ‘I’m going to make it to the top’. For me, it was just like too good of an opportunity to say no to.
I had no idea it would go this far.”
Angus Cloud came into Euphoria with no acting experience and then effortlessly created the show’s most charming character. He had a long career ahead of him, but Fez alone will be an iconic character for generations. I hope he’s at peace now. pic.twitter.com/Gxp2ZSn3zA
— The King of Burbank (@akingofburbank) July 31, 2023
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Angus Cloud was just a kid from Oakland, CA whose personality and energy was so infectious that it landed him a role in Euphoria with no acting experience. He quickly became a fan favorite and iconic character as Fezco. May he forever rest in peace ?️pic.twitter.com/HHfEWLWkya
— Sammy J (@SammyJReacts) July 31, 2023
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Euphoria’s Javon Walton pays tribute to Angus Cloud:
“forever family ♥?” pic.twitter.com/vOqWKyypau
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 31, 2023
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angus cloud died at only 25. 25 is way too fucking YOUNG. this is so sick. please remember mental health is so important EVERYDAY. rest easy angus cloud. hope you found peace, wherever you are. pic.twitter.com/RPGeqia1UL
— joel miller defender (@ellievjoel) July 31, 2023
May he rest in peace.
