Euphoria Angus Cloud's harrowing tribute to dad just weeks before his death

31 July 2023 , 22:45

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Euphoria Angus Cloud's harrowing tribute to dad just weeks before his death

Actor Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25, with his passing coming just a few days after his father's funeral, his heartbroken family has revealed.

His family admitted in their touching statement about his death that the Euphoria star had been struggling since the loss of his father several weeks ago. The statement read: "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."

Just weeks earlier Angus had posted a special tribute to his dad on Instagram. He uploaded a post which included a picture of his father smiling wide while wearing an all red athletic hooded outfit. Angus captioned the post simply "miss u breh". Fans were quick to offer their own sentiments of support and well-wishes - and have since took to the post to share their respects to the actor too.

Angus Cloud shared a touching tribute to his father (HBO/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock)

The Euphoria star was no stranger to mental health struggles in his life, according to his family. The statement urged people to see Angus' death as "a reminder to others that they are not alone".

Speaking of his death, his family continued: "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."

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The family asked that Angus be remembered for his "humour, laughter and love for everyone". Additionally, they're asking for privacy during this time.

Angus, was beginning to make a name for himself in the acting world. He was best known for playing the role of Fezco in Euphoria, a role in which he played between 2019 and 2022. Prior to Euphoria, he had never acted. Instead, the casting director happened to notice him on the streets of New York City. However, he went on to have other roles like in the movies The Line and North Hollywood.

He had also been in music videos for a variety of artists including Noach Cyrus, Juice WRLD, and Becky G. Angus was set to be a part of an untitled Universal Monsters film before his death.

Alex West