Questions still abound about the death of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud.
01.08.2023 - 00:05 / variety.com
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic Zendaya sits at the bleeding-heart center of “Euphoria,” and Sydney Sweeney’s performance provides its raging, rollicking id. But the young actor Angus Cloud, who died July 31 at age 25, may have come as close as anyone to giving the show its soul. “Euphoria,” in its first two seasons, has been defined by its wild shifts in tone — tending always to head in one direction.
Episodes grew more and more intense until it wasn’t just the characters at their breaking point but, seemingly, the medium of television itself. Which made Cloud’s style as the character of Fezco so unique, and so welcome. Even a viewer for whom the “Euphoria” emotional palette worked (like this one) could find within Cloud’s directness of approach, his utterly unique delivery and his unflappable sangfroid a safe place to land.
Fezco dealt drugs to Zendaya’s Rue, but, somehow, he read as something other than an enabler — he was, indeed, one of a few people in her life who pushed her toward admitting to herself who she was. That way, even if she couldn’t fix her issues alone, she might at least know what they were. Cloud’s approach to these conversations was through a sort of startling plainspokenness, a process of seeming to seek the most ethical thing to say that made the struggle of figuring that out clear.
Fezco’s shifting his relationship to Rue began with denying Rue drugs, startled by the intensity of her need. Cloud held his own against Zendaya, an astoundingly tactical performer using every bit of charisma in her arsenal to make Rue’s case; the one thing Fezco had on her was the viewer’s sense that Cloud truly knew the character’s mind. But, as written and as played by Cloud, Fezco recognized, too, that the
.Questions still abound about the death of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud.
Angus Cloud’s mother is taking time to remember her late son’s «extraordinary spirit.»On Facebook Tuesday, the actor's mom, Lisa Cloud Mclaughlin, shared a throwback video of her son before he was spotted on the streets of New York City and found fame.«This was just sent to me by Jennifer Venditti who scouted Angus in Brooklyn,» she began. «It's his first tape.»According to Mclaughlin, the tape is what ultimately led to Cloud’s big break on.
Fans are getting to know Angus Cloud better now that he’s gone.
Zendaya is continuing to pay tribute to her late Euphoria costar, Angus Cloud, following his death.
Zendaya is remembering Angus Cloud in his hometown of Oakland, California. The 26-year-old actress co-starred with Cloud in HBO’s hit series, “Euphoria”.
Zendaya is remembering Angus Cloud in his hometown of Oakland, California. The 26-year-old actress co-starred with Cloud in HBO's hit series, .Tragically, Cloud died late last month. He was 25.
Max is honoring Angus Cloud after his tragic passing.
Max has added a tribute to Euphoria‘s Angus Cloud following his sudden death.
Angus Cloud's mother, Lisa Cloud Mclaughlin, is denying speculation that his death was a suicide.On a post, share on her personal Facebook, Lisa gave her followers a little insight into her son's final moments.«Friends, I want you all to know I appreciate your love for my family at this shattered time. I also want you to know that although my son was in deep grief about his father's untimely death from mesothelioma, his last day was a joyful one,» she wrote. «He was reorganizing his room and placing items around the house with intent to stay a while in the home he loved.
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media. His mother, Lisa Cloud, is now denying any suggestion that her son took his own life, breaking her silence in a post to Facebook. "Friends, I want you all to know I appreciate your love for my family at this shattered time.
Euphoria‘s Angus Cloud has claimed her son did not take his own life as assumed.Cloud, who played Fezco on the hit HBO show, died on July 31 at the age of 25, just weeks after he suffered the loss of his father.The Oakland Fire Department received a 911 call at around 11:30am on Monday for a medical emergency, OFD Public Information Officer Michael Hunt told Deadline. When paramedics arrived, Cloud was pronounced dead at the scene, and the cause of death remains unknown.Now, in a Facebook post, Cloud’s mother Lisa has refuted claims that her son died by suicide.“Friends, I want you all to know I appreciate your love for my family at this shattered time.
Lisa Cloud denied rumors that her son, Euphoria star Angus Cloud, died by suicide.
J. Kim Murphy Lisa Cloud, the mother of Angus Cloud, shared a statement on the actor’s passing on social media Friday evening, recalling how he was spending his time before his sudden death on Monday at the age of 25. Writing on Facebook, Lisa Cloud also acknowledged Angus’ grief following the recent death of his father, Conor Hickey.
Angus Cloud‘s mom is speaking out.
Angus Cloud’s mom is speaking out about his death.
Billie Eilish is honoring the late Angus Cloud like only she can.
Billie Eilish honored the late Angus Cloud during her headlining performance at Lollapalooza on Thursday, August 3.
co-star, Angus Cloud, following the news of his untimely death on Monday.«Been trying to figure out what to say, but idk if any combination of words can articulate all of the big feelings,» the actress wrote on Instagram Wednesday. «For now I just wanna say: Angus was a sunshine.
Sydney Sweeney is remembering her co-star, Angus Cloud, amid his untimely death.Sweeney took to Instagram Tuesday to share an emotional tribute to Cloud, who died Monday at the age of 25, calling the young actor «an open soul.»«Angus you were an open soul, with the kindest heart, and you filled every room with laughter. This is the hardest thing ive ever had to post, and im struggling to find all the words,» Sweeney wrote alongside some never-before-seen photos of her, Cloud and their castmates.
Euphoria star Zendaya has shared an emotional tribute to her former castmate Angus Cloud, following news of Cloud’s death Monday at the age of 25. Cloud’s critically acclaimed role as big-hearted drug dealer Fezco on Seasons 1 and 2 of Euphoria launched the young actor into immediate stardom.