Angus Cloud has tragically passed away aged 25, and the cause of his death has now been revealed.
The news of the late Euphoria star's death came on Monday (July 31) after he was found unresponsive at his family's home in Oakland.
The actor's family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement provided to TMZ which read: "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."
The grieving relatives mentioned Cloud's recent personal struggles, stating: "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."
They added that the late star "was open about his battle with mental health" and they are hoping 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," the family concluded.
Since the announcement of his passing, the Oakland Fire Department also released a statement adding further tragic details.
Talking to NBC News, a spokesperson for the fire department said that firefighters were dispatched to Cloud's location at around 11:30AM local time.
The spokesperson added: "Upon arrival of Fire EMS personnel, the patient was determined to be already deceased."
In a new report by TMZ, Cloud's cause of death has now been confirmed as a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and more. His passing has been ruled an accidental overdose
His tragic death comes after his father, Conor Hickey, sadly passed away in Ireland in May. An obituary written by members of a rugby club with which he was associated claimed he died "after a short illness," without sharing further details, per Daily Mail.
The actor recently returned to the States from Ireland where the family laid Hickey to rest, and reportedly been staying with relatives in Oakland as he was struggling with his loss.
The late actor had minor acting credits in two films, North Hollywood and The Line, and had also appeared in music videos for artists including Becky G, Karol G, and Juice WRLD.
However, his breakout role came after starring as high school drug dealer Fezco O’Neill in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and Jacob Elordi. His portrayal of Fez was expanded in the second season.
Following the shocking news, tributes have poured in from the cast of the TV drama as friends and co-stars attempt to come to terms with Cloud's tragic death. One of those co-stars was Javon Walton, who played Fez's partner in crime Ashtray on the show.
The 17-year-old took to his Instagram to share a now poignant image of the pair embracing each other on the red carpet with the caption: "Rest easy brother."
HBO also shared a devastating statement on their social media, which read: "We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."
Our thoughts are with Cloud's family, friends, and fans at this time.
