Fans of Angus Cloud have brought up the uncanny similarities between him and the late rapper Mac Miller, following the Euphoria star’s shocking death at the age of 25.
Cloud’s passing was announced by his family on Monday. Cloud’s mother called 911 that same day and reported a “possible overdose,” sources said TMZ.
Miller, who many believed bore a striking physical resemblance to Angus, died in 2018 at the age of 26 from an accidental overdose of cocaine, fentanyl and alcohol.
Cloud — who rose to fame for his portrayal of Fezco in the hit HBO — even previously vowed never to play the musician after fans said they wanted to see him play Mac in a potential biopic.
“I don’t think I’d be willing to take on someone’s life and legacy and try to replay that, you know? That man is a legend and he will remain so. May he rest in peace, do you feel me?’ he told to talk last year.
Similarities: Fans of Angus Cloud have brought up eerie similarities between him and the late rapper Mac Miller, following the actor’s death at age 25; (L) Angus seen in 2002, (R) Mac seen in 2013
“Taking on someone’s whole life and becoming that person, how much respect do you have to give them to actually try to portray them, you know? Like, you gotta learn, you know what I mean,” he said.
Following the news of the actor’s death, fans took to Twitter to compare the two stars, share side-by-side photos and discuss their resemblance.
“I always thought how Angus Cloud should play Mac Miller in a biopic of him,” one person wrote.
“I so wanted to see Angus Cloud play Mac Miller in a biopic. Damn. RIP to them both. Both died TOO young. ‘
Mac Miller and Angus Cloud both died at about the same age. Mac Miller was 26 and Angus was 25. They look exactly the same? What could this mean?’ thought another fan.
“Mac Miller and Angus Cloud will always have a place in my heart,” added another.
My heart breaks when I hear that Angus Cloud has passed away at the age of 25. I used to think he was so much like Mac Miller, now it turns out their fate was the same too. Rest in peace Fez.’
Angus Claus reminded me so much of Mac Miller and I think that’s why I loved his character so much. I don’t know what Euphoria will be like without Fez. He was the glue of the show. This chair cut me deep.”
Sad: Cloud’s passing was announced by his family on Monday. Cloud’s mother called 911 that same day and reported a “possible overdose,” sources told TMZ; Seen 2022
Gone too soon: Miller, who many believed had a striking physical resemblance to Angus, died in 2018 at age 26 of an accidental overdose of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol; Seen 2018
Biopic: Cloud previously said he wouldn’t portray the musician in a biopic: “I don’t think I’d be willing to take on someone’s life and legacy and try to play that again”; Cloud seen 2019
Someone else shared a frustrated gif with the caption, “I realize Angus Cloud will never play mac miller in a biopic.”
“Losing Angus Cloud brings back a certain feeling I had when we first heard about Mac Miller’s passing,” another fan agreed.
Someone else shared a tearjerker with the caption, “Angus Cloud is dead at 25. I’m having flashbacks to Mac Miller.”
“Hearing about Angus Cloud’s death took me back to 2018, when I opened Twitter to see that Mac Miller had passed away.”
“Bro, I’m actually so sad about Angus Cloud’s death. He reminded me so much of Mac Miller and had such a great vibe.”
Tributes continued to pour in, with another person writing, “Angus Cloud had so much great work ahead of him. I hoped to see him play Mac Miller one day. They looked so much alike.’
“Welp my day is ruined. Angus Cloud was really someone I loved. He reminded me a lot of Mac Miller and I took comfort in that 🙁 Rest in peace Angus.’
“The world has taken Mac Miller and Angus Cloud, this is so sickening.”
“I know Mac Miller is giving Angus Cloud the biggest dap hug ever in heaven right now. Gone too soon.’
Similarity: Following the news of the actor’s death, fans took to Twitter to compare the two stars, share side-by-side photos and discuss their resemblance
Too young: ‘I wanted so much to see Angus Cloud play as Mac Miller in a biopic. Damn. RIP to them both. Both died TOO young’
Strikingly, Mac Miller and Angus Cloud both died at about the same age. Mac Miller was 26 and Angus was 25. They look exactly the same? What could this mean?’ one fan pondered
“Mac Miller and Angus Cloud will always have a place in my heart,” added another
Destiny: ‘I used to think he was so much like Mac Miller, turns out their fate was the same’
Fan Thoughts: ‘Angus Claus reminded me so much of Mac Miller and I think that’s why I loved his character so much’
Angry: ‘I realize that Angus Cloud will never play Mac Miller in a biopic’
Similar feelings: ‘Losing Angus Cloud brings back a certain feeling I had when we first heard about Mac Miller’s passing’
Transported: ‘When I heard about Angus Cloud’s death, I went back to 2018, when I opened Twitter to see that Mac Miller had died’
Flashbacks: Someone else shared a crying gif with the caption, “Angus Cloud dead at 25. I’m getting flashbacks to Mac Miller”
Shocked: Fans continued to share their thoughts on the similarities between the two stars
Cloud’s family shared the news of the actor’s death in a statement TMZ on Monday, “It is with the heaviest 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.”
A family insider told the outlet that Cloud had been dealing with “serious suicidal thoughts” after traveling to Ireland for his father’s funeral; and that he was at his childhood home in an effort to “work by overcoming the grief.”
The family alluded to the recent death of Cloud’s father in their statement, and the impact it had on him.
“He buried his father last week and struggled intensely with this loss,” the family said. “The only consolation we have is knowing that Angus is now reunited with his father, who was his best friend.”
The family noted that Cloud was “open about his battle with mental health and we hope his passing can remind others that they are not alone and should not just fight this in silence.”
Cloud’s family, who played Fezco in the HBO series from 2019 to 2022, has not provided a cause of death for the actor.