‘Euphoria’ star’s mother says death was not ‘intentional’
The mom of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud, who died earlier this week, is pushing again in opposition to earlier social media posts that speculated her son’s death was “intentional.”
In a Fb put up Friday, Lisa Cloud wrote she wished individuals “to know that though my son was in deep grief about his father’s premature dying from mesothelioma, his final day was a joyful one.”
“He didn’t intend to finish his life,” the actor’s mom added. “After we hugged goodnight, we stated how a lot we beloved one another and he stated he would see me within the morning. I do not know if or what he could have put in his physique after that. I solely know that he put his head on the desk the place he was engaged on artwork tasks, fell asleep and did not get up.”
Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California, the actor’s consultant Cait Bailey confirmed to USA TODAY on the time. He was 25. A reason for dying was not shared.
“It’s with the heaviest coronary heart that we needed to say goodbye to an unimaginable human right this moment,” an announcement from Cloud’s household learn. “As an artist, a buddy, a brother and a son, Angus was particular to all of us in so some ways. Final week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The one consolation now we have is understanding Angus is now reunited along with his dad, who was his greatest buddy.”
The assertion continued: “Angus was open about his battle with psychological well being and we hope that his passing is usually a reminder to others that they aren’t alone and mustn’t combat this on their very own in silence. We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everybody.”
Whereas particulars surrounding Cloud’s dying stay unknown, the actor’s mom additional debunked on Friday the notion his dying was the results of suicide.
“We could discover out that he overdosed by accident and tragically, nevertheless it’s abundantly clear that he didn’t intend to take a look at of this world,” Lisa wrote. “His struggles had been actual. He gave and acquired a lot love and assist to and from his tribe. His work in ‘Euphoria’ grew to become a lightning rod for his era and opened up a dialog about compassion, loyalty, acceptance and love.”
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Born in July 1998, Cloud made his performing debut as drug supplier Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO drama collection “Euphoria” in 2019, starring alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer and Jacob Elordi. Cloud landed the function in a second of serendipity when he was noticed by casting scout Eléonore Hendricks – who referred him to casting director Jennifer Venditti – whereas strolling down the road in New York.
“He was too particular, too gifted and approach too younger to depart us so quickly,” “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson instructed The Related Press following his dying. “He additionally struggled, like many people, with dependancy and melancholy. I hope he knew what number of hearts he touched. I beloved him. I at all times will. Relaxation in peace and God bless his household.”
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