Accidental Overdose Claimed Life of ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud

His sudden death hit Gen Z hard and his mother dispelled rumors that the 25-year-old intended to take his life.

09.21.23
Accidental Overdose Claimed Life of ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud (Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Alameda County Coroner ruled actor Angus Cloud’s death an accidental overdose.

“Angus Cloud died from a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and in what is ruled as an accidental overdose,” according to CNN. “Angus suffered from acute intoxication from the combination of drugs, which also included benzodiazepine.”

His sudden death hit Gen Z hard and his mother dispelled rumors that the 25-year-old intended to take his life in July. 

Cloud, known at YR Media as Conor Hickey, was a friend and worked within ADP prior to heading off to Hollywood. 

Edited by Nykeya Woods

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