Angus Cloud, actor renowned for his portrayal of Fezco, the lovable drug dealer in the acclaimed HBO series “Euphoria,” sadly passed away on Monday at his family home in Oakland, Calif. He was only 25 years old.
The news of Angus Cloud’s death was confirmed by his representative, Cait Bailey, who shared a heartfelt statement from his family. Although the cause of his passing was not specified in the statement, it mentioned that Angus had been grappling with intense struggles following the recent death of his father, Conor Hickey, whom the family had laid to rest the previous week.
In the statement, the family expressed their bittersweet consolation, believing that Angus and his father were now reunited. They highlighted Angus’ openness about his mental health battle and hoped that his passing would serve as a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not face similar struggles in silence.
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. pic.twitter.com/G92zRWkbfH
— HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023
Born Conor Angus Cloud Hickey on July 10, 1998, in Oakland, Angus attended the Oakland School for the Arts. A profile in The Wall Street Journal from 2019 revealed that he had been actively involved in his high school’s theater department, where he worked on sets, lighting, and sound. Prior to landing his role in “Euphoria,” Angus had never pursued acting.
In a serendipitous turn of events, Angus was discovered in 2018 by a casting agent while walking along Mercer Street in Greenwich Village. At the time, he was working as a waiter in Brooklyn and initially thought the approach was a scam. However, with the encouragement of a friend, he decided to give it a chance.
