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Your support makes all the difference.The entertainment world has been stunned by the sudden death of Euphoria star Angus Cloud. He was 25 years old.
The family of the actor, who played fan favourite Fezco O’Neill on HBO’s hit series, confirmed the news in a statement shared Monday (31 July).
“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.
“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend.
“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.”
A cause of death has yet to be disclosed.
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HBO shares statement
The official Euphoria X account has shared a statement on Cloud’s death.
It reads: “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.”
Euphoria’s Alexa Demie reacts to Angus Cloud’s death
On Monday (31 July), Euphoria star Alexa Demie posted a heartbreak emoji on her Instagram story.
The post came right after Angus Cloud’s death was announced.
Demie played the role of Maddy Perez in Sam Levinson’s hit HBO series.
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Oakland Roots Sports Club pays tribute to their ‘day one supporter’ Angus Cloud
“Rest easy, fam,” Oakland Roots Sports Club wrote on Twitter. “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.”
Actor Danny Ramirez pays tribute to Angus Cloud
“Angus… rest easy,” Danny Ramirez wrote on Twitter. “Sending you and your family all my love.”
Euphoria’s Eric Dane ‘truly’ saddened by Cloud’s death
Actor Eric Dane, who starred as Cal Jacobs, the father to Jacob Elordi’s Nate, on Euphoria, remembered Cloud on his Instagram Story, writing: “He was a one off. I’m truly sad.”
Donatella Versace ‘devastated’ by news of Cloud’s passing
Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace expressed her devastation over the news of Angus Cloud’s death.
“A bright, extraordinary talent has been taken from the world way too soon. My heart goes out to those close to him and everyone who, like me, admired him,” she wrote on Instagram.
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