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Cloud played Fezco, an intense drug dealer with a moral code, in
the series starring Zendaya in the lead role of Rue Bennett.
No specific cause of death was reported but the family statement
said he had suffered from mental health issues and was hit hard
by the death of his father, described as his "best friend," who
was buried last week.
"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," the
statement said.
Cloud had five other acting credits, according to IMDB.com, but
his breakthrough role came in 2019 in "Euphoria," which depicts
a group of California high school students dealing with sex,
drugs and violence.
The character of Fezco O'Neill, known as Fez, develops a close
bond with the protagonist played by Zendaya, who leaves rehab at
the beginning of the series but is still dealing with addiction.
At the end of the series, Fez is arrested by police after a
shootout.
The highly acclaimed show has won numerous awards, including two
Emmys and a Golden Globe for Zendaya.
"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," the Euphoria
show posted on messaging platform X, the social media site
formerly known as Twitter.
The show aired for two full seasons in 2019 and 2022, plus a
pair of special episodes in 2020 and 2021, with a third season
set for 2025, according to IMDB.
(Reporting by Daniel Trotta and Costas Pitas; Editing by Mary
Milliken and Gerry Doyle)
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