Just two weeks before his tragic death on Monday, Angus Cloud paid tribute to his late father on Instagram in one of his latest social media posts.
Euphoria, 25, was found dead Monday at his family’s home in Oakland. That the actor would have ‘serious suicidal thoughts’ after the death of his father.
The actor had recently returned from Ireland where he laid his father to rest, with sources hinting that he was staying with his family in Oakland to try and process the grief over his father’s passing.
One of the actor’s last Instagram posts came on July 14, where he posted a photo of his smiling dad in a red hoodie and red sweater, with the caption “miss u breh.”
He also posted a video from 2016 and another music video for his last post on July 18, showing off his 18K white gold grillz, which was tagged in Dublin, Ireland.
Tribute: Just two weeks before his tragic death on Monday, Angus Cloud paid tribute to his late father on Instagram in one of his latest social media posts
Latest posts: One of the actor’s last Instagram posts came on July 14, where he posted a photo of his smiling dad in a red hoodie and red sweater, with the caption “miss u breh”
Finale: He also posted a video from 2016 and another music video for his last post on July 18, showing off his 18K white gold grillz, which was tagged in Dublin, Ireland
Little is known about Cloud’s father and how he passed away. According to reports, Cloud took the loss very hard and stayed with his family in Oakland, where he had grown up, to try to overcome the grief.
Oakland PD and fire department responded to a 911 call from Cloud’s mother, who reported a ‘possible overdose’ TMZ reported.
She also said Cloud had no heartbeat, with the actor pronounced dead at the scene when paramedics arrived.
The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement Monday afternoon, which began with, “It is with the greatest of hearts 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.
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“Last week he buried his father and struggled intensely with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing that Angus is now reunited with his father, who was his best friend,” the statement continued.
“Angus has been open about his battle with mental health and we hope his passing can remind others that they are not alone and should not fight this alone in silence,” the family statement continued.
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss,” the statement concluded.
Unknown: Little is known about Cloud’s father and how he passed away, according to reports, Cloud took the loss very hard and stayed with his family in Oakland, where he had grown up, to try to overcome the grief
Overdose: Oakland PD and fire department responded to an 911 call from Cloud’s mother, who reported a ‘possible overdose’
Family statement: The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement Monday afternoon, which began with, “It is with the greatest of hearts 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.
Tributes: The actor’s death sent shock waves through Hollywood, with stars like singer and Euphoria producer Drake, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey and more sending tributes on social media
The actor’s death sent shock waves through Hollywood, with stars like singer and Euphoria producer Drake, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey and more sending tributes on social media.
Cloud was born and raised in Oakland, California, where she attended the School of Production Design at the Oakland School for the Arts with her future castmate Zendaya.
He was discovered by Euphoria casting director Jennifer Venditti while working as a waiter in Brooklyn, which led to him making his acting debut on the HBO series as drug dealer Fezco.
He would go on to star in films such as North Hollywood with Vince Vaughn and Miranda Cosgrove and The Line with Alex Wolff and Halle Bailey, with three more films either in the process of filming or in post-production.