Euphoria actor Angus Cloud’s death ruled accidental overdose
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Angus Cloud, who portrayed laconic drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill, had been struggling to deal with the recent death of his father.
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LOS ANGELES – Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old American co-star of hit HBO drama Euphoria (2019 to present), died from an accidental drug overdose
“Angus Cloud died from a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine in what is ruled as an accidental overdose,” said a spokesman for Alameda County Coroner’s office in California. “Angus suffered from acute intoxication from the combination of drugs.”
A statement at the time of his death said Cloud, who portrayed laconic drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in the multiple Emmy Award-winning series, had been struggling to deal with the recent death of his father and had experienced ongoing mental health issues.
In a statement sent by Cloud’s publicist, his family said: “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 his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
Euphoria, fronted by American actress Zendaya, is one of HBO’s most-watched series of all time.
The show has drawn controversy as well as plaudits for its dark depiction of the issues facing contemporary American teens, such as drug addiction and sexual violence.
The gritty hit was Cloud’s first acting job, having been discovered by a casting director while walking through the streets of Brooklyn in New York with friends.
“We hope the world remembers him for his humour, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss,” said the family. AFP
