Euphoria Honors Angus Cloud's Memory in Season 3

Creator Sam Levinson shares how the HBO series will address the actor's tragic passing.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:33am

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An abstract close-up photograph featuring shattered glass and glittering shards in high-contrast studio lighting, conveying a sense of fragility and loss.The tragic passing of Angus Cloud at 25 left an indelible mark on Euphoria, as the show finds a way to honor his memory through the continued journey of his beloved character.Oakland Today

Nearly three years after Angus Cloud's death from an accidental overdose at age 25, Euphoria creator Sam Levinson has revealed how the show will honor the late actor's memory in season 3. Levinson, who had grown close to Cloud, says he fought to keep the character of Fezco alive in the series, as he "couldn't keep him alive in real life." The creator explains he would invite Cloud over to discuss the character's arc, hoping to inspire the actor to take care of himself. Though Levinson had originally planned to kill off Fezco, he "just couldn't do it," wanting the beloved character to have a future. Euphoria stars and the wider entertainment community have also paid heartfelt tributes to Cloud following his tragic passing.

Why it matters

Angus Cloud's portrayal of the fan-favorite character Fezco on Euphoria resonated deeply with viewers, and his sudden death at a young age was a profound loss for the show's cast, crew, and fanbase. Levinson's decision to keep Fezco alive and give the character a meaningful arc in season 3 demonstrates the creator's commitment to honoring Cloud's legacy and the impact his performance had on the series.

The details

Levinson revealed that he had grown close to Cloud, often inviting the actor over to discuss Fezco's storyline for season 3 in an effort to help him stay clean. The creator had originally planned to kill off Fezco at the end of season 1 or 2, but ultimately decided against it, wanting the character to have a future. After Cloud's passing, Levinson was determined to keep Fezco alive in the show, stating, "I couldn't keep him alive in real life but I could keep his character [Fezco] alive in the show."

  • Angus Cloud died from an accidental overdose in July 2023 at the age of 25.
  • Euphoria season 3 is set to premiere on HBO on April 12, 2026, nearly 3 years after Cloud's passing.

The players

Sam Levinson

The creator of Euphoria who grew close to Angus Cloud and fought to keep his character Fezco alive in the show after the actor's tragic death.

Angus Cloud

The late actor who portrayed the beloved character of Fezco on Euphoria, and whose sudden passing at the age of 25 from an accidental overdose deeply impacted the show's cast and crew.

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What they’re saying

“I loved Angus very deeply, and I fought very hard to keep him clean while he was here. I couldn't keep him alive in real life but I could keep his character [Fezco] alive in the show. I kept him alive and the character has got a great arc. I think he'd be very proud of it.”

— Sam Levinson, Euphoria Creator

“I wanted him to have something to hold onto, a tangible goal for the future. And then when I heard the news that he had passed away [in July 2023], I was very angry about it, and especially about fentanyl.”

— Sam Levinson, Euphoria Creator

What’s next

Euphoria season 3 will premiere on HBO on April 12, 2026, giving fans a chance to see how the show honors Angus Cloud's legacy through the continued story of his character Fezco.

The takeaway

Angus Cloud's untimely passing was a devastating loss for the Euphoria family, but creator Sam Levinson's decision to keep Fezco alive in the show and give the character a meaningful arc in season 3 demonstrates the profound impact Cloud had on the series and the care Levinson took to preserve his memory.