Euphoria’s Angus Cloud, 25, was seen laughing and smiling with friends just three days before his tragic death – as it’s revealed he battled ‘suicidal thoughts’ after his father passed away

Euphoria star Angus Cloud was filmed laughing and smiling with friends on a night out, just three days before his shock death on Monday aged 25. 

The actor, who starred as the drug dealer Fezco O’Neill in the popular HBO series, was found dead at his family’s home in Oakland on Monday, with reports claiming he had struggled with ‘severe suicidal thoughts’ following the passing of his dad.

Angus had been surrounded by friends when he attended the album launch party of MacArthur Maze, a rap group, near his family home in California on Friday.

He was out with the band’s photographer, Josh Kennedy, who he had been a close friend of for years.

According to The Sun, his friends said he attended the party ‘for a few hours and did not show any sign of a personal struggle.’

Happy moments: Angus could be seen smiling and his friends have said he was ‘there for a few hours and did not show any sign of a personal struggle’

Angus’ parents: It was Angus’ mother Lisa, (right), who reported her son’s ‘possible overdose’ at 11:30am on Monday – she sadly also lost her husband Conor – Angus’ father, (left) in May

Beloved: Angus pictured with his father and mother in a loving family photo

Josh told the publication: ‘We grew up together. It’s been tough today. Friday, that was the last day I saw him, he came to our record release party.

‘He was happy, very happy to be home. He was in Ireland for a while, we spoke about his dad recently, he was sad about it, but he seemed to be doing okay.

‘I don’t even think he drank [at the event], I didn’t see him drinking, but I don’t know, I was working taking photographs.’

Josh told the site that the evening seemed to be normal and Angus was posing for photographs and was fooling around. 

The photographer admitted he ‘felt sick’ to learn of his friend’s passing and said it’s all ‘so new to him’.

He added that he feels ‘terrible’ for Angus’ mother Lisa Cloud Mclaughlin , who has lost her son and husband in a matter of weeks, 

Angus had paid tribute to his late father on Instagram in one of his final social media posts just two weeks before his tragic death yesterday.

Oakland PD and Fire Department responded to a 911 call made by Cloud’s mother, who reported a ‘possible overdose’ at around 11:30am yesterday, TMZ reported. 

She also said that Cloud did not have a pulse, with the actor pronounced dead on the scene when responders arrived.

Incredible roles: Angus  and Javon Walton as ‘adopted’ brothers Fez and Ashtray in the hit HBO show Euphoria 

Loss: Cloud’s father, Conor Hickey, passed away in his native Ireland in May leaving his son heartbroken and battling suicidal thoughts 

Cloud’s father, Conor Hickey, passed away in his native 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 providing further details. 

Lisa and Angus’ late father Conor, were both university professors. They were originally from Ireland, but they relocated to California in the 80s.

The couple shared three children, their eldest Angus, followed by twin daughters Molly and Fiona Hickey.

Angus, just last week returned stateside from Ireland where he laid his father to rest, with sources indicating he holed up with his family in Oakland to try and cope with the grief. 

One of Cloud’s final Instagram posts came on July 14, in which he shared a touching image of his smiling father in a red hoodie and red sweats, stating in the caption, ‘miss u breh.’

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’

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

Angus’s family confirmed his death in a statement on Monday afternoon.

‘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.

‘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. 

Tributes quickly flooded in for the actor from Euphoria producers, castmates and fellow actors. 

HBO said in a statement: ‘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.’

Cloud was one of the breakout stars of Euphoria, appearing in both series of the Sam Levinson-directed drama alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi.

He was most often in scenes alongside his partner in crime Ashtray, played by Javon Walton.

Sharing a picture of the pair on Instagram, Walton wrote: ‘Rest easy brother’ and later ‘forever family.’

Meanwhile, Kathrine Narducci, who played Cloud’s on-screen grandmother Marie O’Neill in Euphoria, described him as a ‘gentle beautiful soul’ who ‘exited to soon’ on Twitter.

Storm Reid, who plays Zendaya’s on-screen younger sister Gia Bennett, shared a clip of Cloud laughing on the show to her Instagram Story, captioning it: ‘The tears just won’t stop.’

Euphoria director Levinson said: ‘There was no-one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon.

‘He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched.

‘I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.’

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’

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

Rapper Drake, a producer of Euphoria, shared a photo of Angus from March of 2022 at the Revolve Social Club in LA, writing, ‘Good soul,’ and adding a tearful emoji and a dove.

Kerry Washington shared a photo of Cloud at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party from March 2022, writing, ‘You will be deeply missed’ and ‘Rest in Power.’

Over on Threads, Kerry also urged her followers to reach out for help if needed in the wake of Angus’ death. ‘To whoever needs to hear this. You are not alone,’ she wrote, while sharing a link to 988lifeline.org. 

Sydney Martin, the model who was rumored to be in an on–off relationship with Cloud, also shared what appeared to be a brief tribute to Cloud.

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.

Around the time that she shared her broken hearts, she also deleted some more upbeat Instagram Stories posts, according to In Touch. 

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.

Her other acting work includes an uncredited role as a restaurant patron on the FX series Snowfall, as well as another uncredited character simply described as Hot Pocket on the Netflix coming-of-age comedy Never Have I Ever. 

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 gossip blog DeuxMoi had previously claimed via anonymous reports that Cloud and Martin were dating. 

Although they had not confirmed their relationship, Sydney shared mirror selfies of herself and Angus beaming while she put a hand around his neck on January 7, 2022, which she captioned, ‘Euphoria is out in 2 days.’

One photo also showed her giving her rumored boyfriend a sweet kiss on the cheek. 

Months before Cloud’s death yesterday, a man who claims to have worked for the actor said he was struggling in his battle with addiction after completing rehab two years ago.

The Twitter thread from a man named Diomi Cordero came in April, Page Six reported, more than three months before Cloud’s passing.

Cordero said he initially crossed paths at a rehab clinic where Cloud was being treated and that he reconvened with the actor July 4, 2021, when Cloud hosted a party at his house, Page Six reported.

Cordero said Cloud was freshly out of rehab at the time, but exhibited signs of being under the influence of drugs.

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.

Thoughts are with Angus’s mother Lisa who has lost her husband and son in just weeks of one another. 

After losing her husband in May, Lisa wrote: ‘Thanks to all of you for your messages about Conor’s passing.

‘He would have been so honored that so many young people came to express how much they appreciated their support from him.

‘Our home welcomed all our kids “homies”.’

Around 100 people turned up to pay tribute to Conor and she said: ‘My fella lived large and loud! His cancer moved quickly which was devastating to all who loved him, but there is comfort in the fact that his pain wasn’t prolonged.

‘He is the love of my life. He was an incredible father to his three children, and a great support to many many others as well.’