Angus Cloud, Fez on HBO ‘Euphoria’, dead at 25

Angus Cloud, Fez on HBO ‘Euphoria’, dead at 25

Angus Cloud, the actor best known for playing Fezco on the HBO drama series “Euphoria,” has passed away.

He was 25.

TMZ first reported Cloud died in his family’s home in Oakland.

“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,” the family said in a statement. “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. 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 Hollywood Reporter shared the following statement from HBO: “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 official Twitter account for “Euphoria” tweeted the same statement.

The reports did not list a cause of death.

Born in Oakland, California, Cloud was approached to appear on the HBO series while working at a restaurant near Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Cloud played Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in the show’s first two seasons. Fez is an area drug dealer and close friends with the show’s lead character Rue, played by Zendaya. Street-smart and skeptical, Fez is also a sensitive, though sometimes volatile, character who develops a romantic relationship with Lexi, played by Maude Apatow.

Cloud also appeared in the films “North Hollywood” and “The Line.”