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Actor Angus Cloud of the “Euphoria” series has died
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Steph Deschamps / August 1, 2023
American actor Angus Cloud, known as one of the stars of the series “Euphoria”, died on Monday at the age of 25, his family announced. The cause of death was not disclosed. The actor portrayed drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in the multi-Emmy Award-winning HBO series.
The actor’s family shared a heartbreaking message to announce his passing: “It is with heavy hearts 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 struggled intensely with the loss. The only comfort we have is knowing that Angus is now reunited with his father, who was his best friend (…) We hope the world remembers him for his humor, his laughter and his love for everyone,” she announced in a statement.
The actor had been coping with the recent death of his father and was suffering from mental health issues, the family explains. “Angus spoke openly about his struggle with mental illness, and we hope his passing will remind others that they are not alone and should not fight alone in silence,” the statement reads.
The cause of death has not been revealed. According to the famous American website TMZ, Angus Cloud’s mother called 911 at around 11:30 am on Monday, reporting a “possible overdose” before he was finally pronounced dead on the spot.
The series “Euphoria” is one of HBO’s biggest successes. It chronicles the dark lives of contemporary American teenagers, for whom drug addiction and sexual violence are part of everyday life. The series gave Angus Cloud his first role. He was spotted by a casting director while walking with friends in the streets of Brooklyn, New York.
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Actress Shannen Doherty has died
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Steph Deschamps / July 14, 2024
American actress Shannen Doherty, who came to public attention for her role as Brenda in Beverly Hills 90210, died on Saturday at the age of 53, her agent Leslie Sloane told People magazine on Sunday. She had been suffering from cancer for several years.
“On Saturday, July 13, she lost the fight she had waged for many years against the disease,” said Leslie Sloane.
Born in 1971, Shannen Doherty quickly found her way into the spotlight, starting her career with a role in “Little House on the Prairie” in 1982.
From 1990 to 1994, she played Brenda Walsh in the cult classic “Beverly Hills 90210”, a role that brought her international fame. A few years later, from 1998 to 2001, she became Prue Halliwell in the series “Charmed”. Between several TV films and reality TV experiences, she also reunited with Brenda Walsh in the reboot of the series, “90210” in the late 2000s.
Shannen Doherty had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Some time later, the disease had returned, at stage 4. The cancer then generalized. She passed away on Saturday, surrounded by her loved ones.
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Actor Donald Sutherland, star of “The Dirty Dozen” and “Hunger Games”, has died
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Steph Deschamps / June 22, 2024
Donald Sutherland, the eclectic actor best known for “The Dirty Dozen” and his role as a dictator in “The Hunger Games”, has died aged 88, his son Kiefer Sutherland announced on Thursday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of my father,” announced the British-Canadian, also an actor, on X, hailing “one of the most important actors in the history of cinema ».
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Actor Johnny Wactor shot dead on Los Angeles street
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Steph Deschamps / May 29,
Johnny Wactor was killed on the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday night. According to the actor’s mother, he was with a colleague when he spotted three men attempting to steal his car. The actor then approached and was directly targeted by gunfire.
The facts match the description of an incident in which three suspects allegedly attempted to steal a catalytic converter (part of a car’s exhaust system). However, the authorities have not released the name of the victim in this case.
Johnny Wactor is best known to the American public as Brando Corbin. That’s the role he played on the soap “General Hospital” from 2020 to 2022. But he has also played smaller roles in other successful series. He made his debut in “Army Wives” in 2007. He has also appeared in “Criminal Minds”, “Westworld” and “NCIS ».