Angus Cloud died of an accidental overdose, according to the Alameda County, California, coroner’s office.
“Angus Cloud died from a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and what is considered an accidental overdose,” a coroner’s spokesperson told CNN this Thursday (21). “Angus suffered acute poisoning from the combination of medications, which also included benzodiazepines.”
Cloud, a rising actor best known for his role in the HBO drama “Euphoria,” died in July at age 25.
“It is with the heaviest hearts that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human being today. As an artist, friend, brother and son, Angus was special to us all in so many ways,” Cloud’s family said in a statement at the time. “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added. “We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud’s breakout role came in 2019 as Fezco, a sweet-natured drug dealer who cared deeply for Rue, played by Zendaya, in “Euphoria.”
The Oakland native recalled in an interview with “iD” in March how he was discovered by a casting agent on the streets of Brooklyn.
“I definitely thought it might be some kind of scam,” he laughed. “So they brought me back and showed me the role, and it made more sense. Because in my head I was like, did they stop me because I look like I could be a star? Then I think, no, it’s because I look like I could be a drug dealer.”
When “Euphoria” took off, Cloud said he was surprised by his own success.
“The difference between me and all the other famous people is that they were trying to get famous, for the most part,” he told the publication. “They were working hard and saying, ‘I’m going to get to the top.’ For me, it was too good an opportunity to say no. I had no idea it would go this far.”
Cloud is credited with appearing in an upcoming untitled thriller from Universal Pictures. He also stars alongside Pedro Pascal in the Oakland-set drama “Freaky Tales,” which wrapped production in January.
Source: CNN Brasil
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