Angus Cloud, Zendaya’s ‘camel’ friend in the ‘Euphoria’ series, dies at 25

The actor Angus Cloud, star of the series ‘Euphoria’ who played the role of Fezco, the ‘camel’ of Zendaya (Rue Bennet) in the HBO production, has died this Monday at the age of 25, the family has advanced in a statement to CNN.

“It is with the greatest sadness that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human being today. As an artist, friend, brother and son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. He buried his father last week and has grappled intensely with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing that Angus is now with his father, who was his best friend. Angus has spoken openly about his battle with mental health and we hope that his death can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight alone in silence”, reads the statement sent to the American network.

“We hope the world will remember him for his humor, laughter and love for all”

“We hope the world will remember him for his humor, laughter and love for all,” his family added. “We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss,” the family added.

For its part, the HBO series has also regretted the news in a message on social networks. “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 express our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this difficult time,” the account posted along with a photo. in black and white of the artist.

The young actor, born in Oakland and discovered by a casting agent on the streets of Brooklyn, began to gain recognition in 2019 thanks to his role in the series ‘Euphoria’ playing Fezco, a drug dealer who cared about Rue, played by Zendaya.

Likewise, throughout his career he has appeared in several video clips, in Cigarrettes, along with Juice Wrld, and in Mamii, with Becky G and Karol G, as well as in two other films, The Line and North Hollywood.