Angus Cloud death updates — Tributes pour in for Euphoria star after he died at age 25 as cause remains unconfirmed
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EUPHORIA star Angus Cloud has died at age 25, sources say.
Angus died at his family's home in Oakland, California, according to .
The actor's family told the outlet: "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."
Angus was best known for his role as Fez in HBO's hit show Euphoria.
The actor's cause of death has not been confirmed, although early report have suggsted his mother phoned 911 with a "possible overdose".
Read our Angus Cloud blog for the latest news and updates...
'There was no one quite like Angus'
While many of Angus’ Euphoria co-stars have yet to publicly mourn the untimely passing of the 25-year-old actor, the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, has given some touching words in his honor.
“There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon,” Sam said in a statement obtained by Deadline.
“He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
Euphoria shares statement
HBO series Euphoria has shared a tribute to the late actor on Twitter : “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.”
Angus survived near-death experience, continued
Angus said he wanted to just go home and get some rest after his near-death experience, but his mom wouldn’t let him – ultimately saving his life.
“I would have died,” he said. “She gave me some water, and I started throwing up hella mouthfuls of crimson red blood. S**t was crazy.
“So then my mama took me to the children’s hospital, and they saved my life. That’s what the scar’s from.
“They cut my head open, they put some screws and a plate over where I broke my skill and – s**t, sealed me back up, and that was that.”
Angus survived near-death experience
Before his death at 25, Angus Cloud opened up to about surviving a near-death experience.
He revealed in the interview that he fell into a construction pit while walking at night when he was 15.
He recalled: “I woke up 12 hours later at the bottom.
“I was trapped.”
He eventually climbed out of the pit and took a bus to his mom’s house.
Cloud told Variety: “It was hella hard to climb out.
“because my skull was broken, but my skin wasn’t, so all the bleeding was internal, pressing up against my brain.”
Oakland Roots Sports Club pays tribute to Angus Cloud
Oakland Roots Sports Club has paid tribute to their ”day one supporter,” Angus Cloud.
The tribute read: ”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.”
What to know about Angus Cloud's mom
Angus Cloud tragically died at the age of 25 and left behind his devastated mother, Lisa Cloud McLaughlin.
Lisa and Angus' late father Conor Hickey, both worked as university professors.
Originally from Ireland, Lisa relocated with her husband to California in the 80s.
Lisa performed as an actress up until 1999 with roles in iconic TV shows and movies like Twin Peaks, The Parent Trap, Roseanne, and American Beauty.
The couple shared three children together, their eldest Angus, followed by twin daughters Molly and Fiona Hickey.
Angus finished filming new project before death
Angus Cloud finished production for his role in an upcoming monster thriller by directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett before his death, according to .
Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, and more stars are in the cast of the untitled feature film.
The movie is set to be released in April 2024.
Colman Domingo remembers actor’s ‘sensitive soul’
Angus Cloud’s Euphoria costar Colman Domingo took to Instagram to remember Angus on his story, writing: “Couldn’t be more real, original and sweet. Loved this kid. Always smiles.
“I hope this sensitive soul is at rest.”
He then encouraged viewers: “Check on loved ones. Check on them.”
Angus photographed on his birthday before death
Angus Cloud appeared downcast while on a shopping trip on his birthday in the last public images of him taken before his sudden death, exclusive photos obtained by The U.S. Sun have revealed.
In the pics, Angus was seen at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles on July 10, which was also the star's birthday, shopping at the Louis Vuitton store.
The 25-year-old was snapped during the last public outing wearing denim baggy pants and an oversized matching jacket, along with a patterned bandana and denim cap. He was wearing a pair of noise-canceling headphones and a large red backpack for the visit.
The actor was seen trying on a pair of purple and orange sneakers worth around $1,300.
An eyewitness said he was at the store before the mall closed and was with a mystery companion, thought to be a friend, as the pair were pictured at the cash register together.
Angus was photographed during his last public outingCredit: Khrome Zanotti LLC / The US Sun 
The actor went shopping on his 25th birthdayCredit: Khrome Zanotti LLC / The US Sun
Fans blown away by chilling links to late rapper
Angus Cloud's fans have pointed out chilling similarities between the actor and the late rapper Mac Miller.
The actor had allegedly struggled with drug addiction in the past and his mother Lisa reported in a 911 call that he had a "possible overdose."
Mac, 26, died from an overdose involving fentanyl on September 7, 2018.
The musician, who had publicly struggled with substance abuse over the years, was found dead at his California home in the San Fernando Valley.
Angus' fans pointed out that both stars have had mental health issues: Mac talked openly about having depression, while Angus' family acknowledged that the actor struggled with his mental health after the death of his father just weeks earlier.
Fans have flooded Twitter to remark on the eerie link between Angus and Mac, with many pointing out their physical resemblance.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Angus Cloud’s TBI as a teen, part three
Angus said that he had broken fingers when he pulled himself out of the hole and that he had blurred vision as he made the call to take the bus to his mother's house, according to the ,
“Because I was a kid! I was 14 or 15. She thought I was on drugs, ’cause my pupils was hella dilated. I was trying to tell her what happened, but I could only start a sentence — I couldn’t finish it. So I was like, ‘I’m just gonna go sleep in my bed.’”
His mother didn't let him.
“I would have died,” he said. “She gave me some water, and I started throwing up hella mouthfuls of crimson red blood. Shit was crazy. So then my mama took me to the children’s hospital, and they saved my life. That’s what the scar’s from. They cut my head open, they put some screws and a plate over where I broke my skull and — shit, sealed me back up, and that was that.”
Angus Cloud’s TBI as a teen, continued
“I woke up 12 hours later at the bottom,” Angus said in the interview from last year.
“I was trapped. I eventually climbed out after — I don’t know how long. It was hella hard to climb out, because my skull was broken, but my skin wasn’t, so all the bleeding was internal, pressing up against my brain.
"But they wasn’t gonna find me down there. I found myself. Or God found me, whatever you want to call it.”
Euphoria co-star pays tribute
Another Euphoria actress, Barbie Ferreira has paid tribute to Angus in a heartbreaking post on Instagram.
"I love you so much," the star wrote in the brief statement.
"you will be missed tremendously."
Angus Cloud's TBI as a teen
Angus described his terrible brain injury as a teen in an interview with , which explained the scar across his head that also functioned as a distinguishing feature for his Euphoria character, Fezco.
“I broke my skull on Friday the 13th," he said in the interview.
According to Cloud, he broke away from a group of pals traveling through downtown Oakland, where he grew up, in 2013.
He didn't notice the construction hole in front of him until he was already falling because he was alone and in the dark, per the interview.
California sports club shares tribute to Angus
“Rest easy, fam,” Oakland Roots Sports Club 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.”
Mousa Hussein Kraish pays tribute
Actor Mousa Hussein Kraish on Twitter about Angus: “I just found out one of the sweetest & kindest souls has left us."
“Angus Cloud was a force of good,” he added. “This young man was the realness. Rest in power young king. Humbled that I got to know this kind soul. I took this pic of Angus after we spoke about his love of Polo.”
Fans continue to mourn Angus Cloud
Fans are still taking to Twitter to mourn Euphoria actor Angus Cloud.
One person : "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."
Another tweeted: "angus cloud died at only 25. 25 is way too f*****g YOUNG. this is so sick. please remember mental health is so important EVERYDAY. rest easy angus cloud. hope you found peace, wherever you are."
Angus was approached by a talent scout for Euphoria
revealed to the U.S. Sun that Angus was also humble after he was approached by a talent spotter and found fame on HBO's Euphoria, alongside actress Zendaya, seemingly overnight.
"He actually told me once before that he felt bad because there are a lot of kids that really wanna be actors and they really are trying to do that, and it's probably hard for them to get to where he was at.
"He just really cared about that a lot.
"I thought that said a lot about his heart and his character, to still think about other people that are trying to get there.
"Some people get to that place and then they don't even care about whoever else is trying to get there.
'He was just a good guy'
explained in Oakland, nobody treated Angus as a celebrity as he was more like family, with most using his birth name, Conor Hickey, after his family originated from Ireland.
His friend described Angus as "kind-hearted" and someone with the biggest smile who was always the joker and rarely serious.
"He was just a good guy all the way around, I can't say anything bad about him," Josh said.
Angus had gone 'through a lot'
Asked about the actor's publicized struggle with drug addiction, Josh revealed that he'd been there for his famous friend, saying: "We have had talks plenty of times. But you know, at the end of the day, you can't control everything.
"Things will just play out. Sadly, sometimes it's just terrible.
"He's been through a lot, before Euphoria really. Just problems in general, life issues, and going through situations. It's hard."
'I feel sick'
said he was stunned to receive a call from a close friend about Angus's death on Monday, saying: "I feel sick, I just feel sad. I just came from a job, I found out on the job.
"Everything is still so new to me, so yeah, I have no idea [what happened]. I've just basically been sitting here, trying to do other things and stay busy."
Josh said he has reached out to other friends and family who planned to host a private memorial on Monday evening at a location in Oakland, close to his home.
He went on to say he feels "terrible" for Cloud's mother Lisa, who was already grieving the loss of her husband.
Angus's plans for the future
said he was there to support the rap group, while member D.Bledsoe also revealed to The U.S. Sun the young actor spoke about plans for the future.
He said: "We just met in person this past Friday at our record release celebration. He wanted to direct a music video for us."
Josh went on to say it was a normal evening, and Angus posed for photographs and was seen fooling around in professional video footage he shot for the event.
Angus seen laughing at party before death, continued
Friends say he was at the late-night bash for "a few hours" and hid any signs of personal struggle.
exclusively told The U.S. Sun: "We grew up together. It's been tough today. Friday, that was the last day I saw him, he came to our record release party.
"He was happy, very happy to be home. He was in Ireland for a while, we spoke about his dad recently, he was sad about it, but he seemed to be doing okay.
"I don't even think he drank [at the event], I didn't see him drinking, but I don't know, I was working taking photographs."
Angus seen laughing at party before death
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal that Cloud, who reportedly struggled with drug abuse, was seen at a music event near the family home in California on Friday night.
He attended the debut album launch party of , a Bay Area-based rap group, with his close friend and the band's photographer, .
Exclusive photos taken by his pal show him smiling while wearing glasses and a hat over a patterned bandana.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
More on Euphoria creator Sam Levinson
Sam appeared in three of his father's films: Bandits, What Just Happened?, and Toys.
Sam's first credit as a screenwriter is for the 2010 action comedy Operation: Endgame.
His directorial debut was the 2011 motion picture Another Happy Day.
In 2019, he experienced his mainstream breakthrough as the creator of the HBO teen drama Euphoria.
For Euphoria, he penned the script and brought it to life by casting Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Barbie Ferreira, and Jacob Elordi, among others.
Sam and Zendaya teamed up again for the romantic drama feature Malcolm and Marie.
