Euphoria makers pay tribute to Angus Cloud, add in-memoriam card to new episodes

Angus Cloud died aged 25 at his family's home in Oakland, California. The news of his tragic demise came as a shock to many including his Euphoria co-stars. Now, the US streaming platform HBO Max has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late actor. 

3 things you need to know

• Angus Cloud's family confirmed his death in an official statement.
• Reportedly, he was grief struck after his father's death last week.
• Cloud featured in small roles in music videos, some indie films and the popular show Euphoria. 

HBO pays tribute to Angus Cloud

Angus Cloud played the role of Fezco in HBO series Euphoria. The streaming platform has introduced an in-memoriam card within select episodes of the show to honour his memory.

(Angus Cloud was 25 at the time of his passing | Image: HBO Max/X)

His portrayal in the series Euphoria resonated deeply with audiences. Max has added the in-memoriam card as a touching remembrance gesture in specific episodes of Euphoria. Upon viewing the pilot episode or the Season 2 premiere, a tribute card featuring the words, "In memory of Angus Cloud 1998-2023" accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of the late actor can be seen.

Angus Cloud's family confirmed actor's death

Angus Cloud died on August 1. He was eventually pronounced dead on the scene. A source close to the family informed TMZ that he had been battling severe suicidal thoughts after getting back from Ireland, where they laid his father to rest. 

After his demise, the actor's family issued a statement and said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son". “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.”

(With inputs from AP News)