EUPHORIA actor Angus Cloud's family have announced that he has died unexpectedly at the age of 25.
The Netflix star buried his father just last week and 'struggled intensely' with the loss of his 'best friend'.
Cloud's family revealed that he died in his family's home in Oakland, California, according to TMZ.
His family's statement began: "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. 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."
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They concluded: "We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."
His family did not reveal any details about the specific nature of Cloud's death, however Oakland Police told TMZ they responded to a 911 call at around 11:30am from Cloud's mother, Lisa, reporting a "possible overdose".
A source close to Cloud's family told TMZ that Cloud had been battling suicidal thoughts after returning from Ireland where he had attended his father's funeral.
The U.S. Sun can confirm his dad, Conor Hickey, passed away in May and was honored by his rugby teammates in a moving tribute.
The family's statement suggested the young actor had faced significant challenges in dealing with the death of his dad.
Cloud, however, did not say much about the passing of his father on social media.
On July 14 he shared a photo of his late dad wearing a red tracksuit while sticking out a pinky.
He simply captioned the post: "Miss u breh."
It's unclear how his father died.
The obituary from a rugby club he was associated with reveals only that he died "after a short illness."
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The U.S. Sun can also reveal that Cloud was last seen in public at a debut album launch party for MacArthur Maze, a Bay Area-based rap group, on Friday.
Social media photos and videos show the star smiling at the camera while wearing glasses and a cap over a bandana.
He was surrounded by friends at the event.
In one particular video, he was up close to the camera and appeared to be speaking but he could not be heard over the music.
SENDING LOVE
Band member D.Bledsoe told The U.S. Sun: "His good friend, Josh, is our photographer and linked us.
"We just met in person this past Friday at our record release celebration. He wanted to direct a music video for us."
In the wake of Cloud's death, condolences poured in from every corner of the internet.
The Twitter account for HBO's Euphoria shared a photo of the star along with an emotional statement on his passing.
"We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud," the tweet began.
"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 creator Sam Levinson released a statement of his own to Deadline on Cloud's death.
"There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon," he said.
"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."
Fans also flocked to social media to share their own kind words for the late star.
One wrote: "NOOOOO NOT ANGUS CLOUD."
Another tweeted: "May Angus Cloud rest in peace!!"
Chloe Bailey tweeted: "wow angus cloud gone too soon.. rest in peace angel."
Another fan wrote: "This is just not fair, Angus Cloud should still be with us right now."
Someone else tweeted: "This is the most heartbreaking thing ever. A true talent has been lost. Angus Cloud you will ALWAYS be remembered, this is truly the worst news. Our fezco always."
ALL ABOUT ANGUS
Cloud rose to fame for his role as Fezco on HBO's Euphoria.
The show was nominated for an Emmy award.
Cloud was a main character on the show for two seasons.
In addition to appearing on that show, he landed roles in films like North Hollywood, which came out in 2021, and The Line, released in 2023.
He was recently cast in a new horror movie from Scream 6 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet.
Cloud was set to star opposite Melissa Berrera in that movie.
In addition to his film credits, Cloud appeared in several music videos.
He was cast by Noah Cyrus, Juice WRLD, and Becky G.
ANGUS' STRUGGLES
Cloud opened up to Variety 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."
He said he wanted to just go home and get some rest 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 them 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."
In April 2023, Cloud's former manager blasted him on social media, accusing him of struggling with addiction, as reported by Page Six at the time.
Diomi Cordero shared a lengthy Twitter thread in which he outlined his supposed working relationship with Cloud, which he claimed began when the pair met in a rehab clinic.
Cordero said in his tweets that he was working the "graveyard shift" as a "mental health technician" while chasing his dream of becoming an independent talent manager.
Just two weeks into his tenure there, he met Cloud – reportedly a patient at the time.
The pair are said to have grown close and began working together in April 2021, according to Cordero's account.
He claimed in his tweets that Cloud's affairs were far from in order and he hired him a publicist and new "acting and fashion agents."
They helped him "acquire health insurance" and more.
Cordero tweeted: "This intervention allowed Angus to regain control of his personal and professional life."
He also alleged that it wasn't just Cloud's professional life that was a mess when he came on, but his private life too.
He claimed the actor's personal affairs were in a "state of disarray."
Cordero alleged that Cloud was doing well for a time, despite being surrounded by friends who he claimed jeopardized the actor's apparent sobriety.
In a tweet, he wrote: "Their reckless behavior and lack of regard for Angus' recovery served as a significant obstacle to his progress, ultimately contributing to his relapse."
Cloud did not speak publicly about any addiction struggles or sobriety, nor did he respond to Cordero's claims.
