Just two weeks before his tragic death on Monday, Angus Cloud paid tribute to his late father on Instagram in one of his final social media posts.
The 25-year-old Euphoria was found dead at his family’s home in Oakland on Monday. That the actor was said to be having ‘severe suicidal thoughts’ after the passing of his father.
The actor had recently returned from Ireland where he laid his father to rest, with sources indicating he was staying with his family in Oakland to try and cope with the grief over his father’s passing.
One of the actor’s final Instagram posts came on July 14, where he posted a photo of his smiling father in a red hoodie and red sweats, stating in the caption, ‘miss u breh.’
He also posted a 2016 video and another music video before his final 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 final social media posts
Final posts: One of the actor’s final Instagram posts came on July 14, where he posted a photo of his smiling father in a red hoodie and red sweats, stating in the caption, ‘miss u breh’
Final: He also posted a 2016 video and another music video before his final 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, reports claimed Cloud took the loss very hard and was staying with his family in Oakland where he was raised, to try and overcome the grief.
Oakland PD and Fire Department responded to a 911 call made by Cloud’s mother, who reported a ‘possible overdose,’ TMZ reported.
She also said that Cloud did not have a pulse, with the actor pronounced dead on the scene when responders arrived.
The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement on Monday afternoon, which began, ‘It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.’
‘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,’ the statement continued.
‘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,’ 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.
Glory days: Cloud seen in happier times with the all-star cast of Euphoria; pictured with (L–R) Colman Domingo, Eric Dane, Sam Levinson, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, Dominic Fike and Austin Abrams
Unknown: Little is known about Cloud’s father and how he passed, reports claimed Cloud took the loss very hard and was staying with his family in Oakland where he was raised, to try and overcome the grief
Overdose: Oakland PD and Fire Department responded to a 911 call made by Cloud’s mother, who reported a ‘possible overdose’
Family statement: The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement on Monday afternoon, which began, ‘It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.
Tributes: The actor’s death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with stars such as singer and Euphoria producer Drake, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey and more sending out tributes on social media
Sydney Martin, the model who was rumored to be in an on–off relationship with Cloud, appeared to react sorrowfully to his tragic death on Monday.
The model, who briefly appeared on a second-season episode of Euphoria, shared a somber message in her Instagram Stories after the news broke.
However, she didn’t reference the late actor, or even include any text at all.
Instead, Martin shared a black background to her Instagram Stories and and placed a set of seven red broken-hearted emojis in a row.
Sydney’s post went live just minutes after Cloud was reported to have died.
Martin was featured in the season two premiere of Euphoria, titled Trying To Get To Heaven Before They Close The Door.
She was credited in the episode simply as ‘bikini girl,’ according to her IMDb page.
The gossip blog DeuxMoi had previously claimed via anonymous reports that Cloud and Martin were dating.
Saying goodbye: Sydney Martin, the model who was rumored to be in an on–off relationship with Cloud, appeared to react sorrowfully to his tragic death on Monday; seen in April in LA
Sweet: The two had not publicly confirmed their relationship, but selfies circulating online showed them looking affectionate, and Martin was rumored to be Cloud’s girlfriend
Heartbroken: Minutes after news of his death broke, Martin posted a line of seven broken-hearted emojis over a black background to her Instagram Stories
The actor’s death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with stars such as singer and Euphoria producer Drake, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey and more sending out tributes on social media.
Cloud was born and raised in Oakland, California, attending the School of Production Design at the Oakland School for the Arts alongside her future castmate Zendaya.
He was discovered by Euphoria casting director Jennifer Venditti while working as a waiter in Brooklyn, which lead to him making his acting debut on the HBO series as the drug dealer Fezco.
He would go on to star in movies such as North Hollywood with Vince Vaughn and Miranda Cosgrove and The Line with Alex Wolff and Halle Bailey, with three more films either filming or in post-production.
