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Max has added a tribute to Euphoria<\/em><\/a>\u2018s Angus Cloud<\/a> following his sudden death.<\/p>\n \u201cIn memory of Angus Cloud 1998-2023,\u201d a message, which airs ahead of the season 1 and season 2 premieres, reads. The tribute also features a black-and-white photo of Cloud before a viewer discretion<\/a> warning for the show\u2019s content.<\/p>\n Cloud brought the role of Fez \u2014 Zendaya<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s character Rue\u2019s drug dealer \u2014 to life on Euphoria<\/em> from 2019 to 2022.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAddiction is serious and a lot of doctors call it a disease, it\u2019s a real thing. People don\u2019t understand it. It\u2019s easy to talk about and it\u2019s easy to say, \u2018Just say no,\u2019\u201d Cloud told Complex<\/em> in February 2022. \u201cBut for someone who is in active addiction, that is damn near impossible and they will throw their whole life away and they will die because of this disease or whatever, and then they will say it\u2019s not a disease because you \u2018choose\u2019 to do drugs. You don\u2019t \u2018choose\u2019 to do cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n Cloud added: \u201cFez isn\u2019t a bad person, he\u2019s just someone in an unfortunate situation, kind of like most of the characters on Euphoria. What he does for a living doesn\u2019t change the fact that he\u2019s compassionate and good-natured, and ready to protect and defend his people when he needs to.\u201d<\/p>\n Late last month, news broke about Cloud\u2019s death at age 25.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt 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,\u201d Cloud\u2019s family said in a statement. \u201cLast 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.\u201d<\/p>\n His loved ones reflected on Cloud\u2019s legacy<\/a> in the statement, adding, \u201cAngus 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. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Angus\u2019 mother, Lisa Cloud<\/strong>, later denied rumors<\/a> that her son died by suicide.<\/p>\n \u201cSocial media posts have suggested his death was intentional. I want you to know that is not the case,\u201d she wrote via Facebook in on Friday, August 5. \u201cI want you all to know I appreciate your love for my family at this shattered time. I also want you to know that although my son was in deep grief about his father\u2019s [Conor Hickey] untimely death from mesothelioma, his last day was a joyful one. He was reorganizing his room and placing items around the house with intent to stay a while in the home he loved. He spoke of his intent to help provide for his sisters at college, and also help his mom emotionally and financially.\u201d<\/p>\n Lisa made it clear that Angus \u201cdid not intend to end his life<\/a>\u201d before his passing.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we hugged goodnight we said how much we loved each other and he said he would see me in the morning,\u201d she concluded. \u201cI don\u2019t know if or what he may have put in his body after that. I only know that he put his head on the desk where he was working on art project\u2019s, fell asleep and didn\u2019t wake up.\u201d<\/p>\n After Angus\u2019 death made headlines, Zendaya honored her costar in a touching tribute<\/a>, writing, \u201cWords are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor). I\u2019m so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life, to call him a brother, to see his warm kind eyes and bright smile, or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh (I\u2019m smiling now just thinking of it).\u201d<\/p>\n She continued: \u201cI know people use this expression often when talking about folks they love \u2026 \u2018they could light up any room they entered\u2019 but boy let me tell you, he was the best at it. I\u2019d like to remember him that way. For all of the boundless light, love and joy he always managed to give us. I\u2019ll cherish every moment. My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n Sign up for Us Weekly’s free, daily newsletter<\/a> and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The third season of Euphoria<\/em> has been delayed<\/a> due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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