Angus Cloud attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
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Everyone lovedAngus Cloud.
It was difficult not to immediately fall in love with him, both on and off-screen. The lateEuphoriaactor had an effortless charisma, full-fledged enthusiasm for art, rap music, film and a knack for thrift shopping.
Inmid-September 2023, during a fog-covered evening in the backyard of his mom Lisa Cloud’s Oakland, California home, Cloud’s best friends and loved ones remembered his generosity and carefree spirit, describing his life growing up as an avid skateboarder and collector of unique items. But one thing that always stuck out about him was his love for helping others and giving back.
To honor him, his family and friends are auctioning his favorite items and clothes (even ones he wore onEuphoria) atJulien’s Auctionsand donating the proceeds to his favorite charities and hismemorial skate park in Oakland.
Cloud’s personal set will be offered in thesci-fi, horror and actionsection.
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Cloud gained overnight stardom with his portrayal of Fezco, the low-key drug dealer with a heart of gold, onEuphoria. Over 20 items from his life and career will be sold. One big-ticket item will be his 18K rose gold skeleton wristwatch from Ralph Lauren, which is estimated between $20,000 to $30,000 below.
Angus Cloud’s 18K rose gold skeleton wristwatch from Ralph Lauren, which is up for auction at Julien’s Auctions.Julien’s Auctions
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“Angus gave whatever he had to help his friends and support outside artists in his community in any and every way he could. The proceeds from this auction will be used to continue Angus’s generosity to the people and projects he believed in,” Lisa continues.
“We decided against setting up a non-profit entity to receive auction proceeds because of the rules governing how and whom we are allowed to give money to. Angus didn’t give to institutions, he gave to individuals he believed in. Angus also regularly went to encampments where unhoused people were gathered to offer food and gifts that he thought might make their day a little brighter. We will continue that offering.”
Other highlights of the auction include his Los Angeles Raiders hoodie, which is estimated at around $500-$700.
Angus Cloud’s hoodies, which are up for auction at Julien’s Auctions.Julien’s Auctions
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Also up for auction are his Jordan 8 University of Oregon sneakers with an estimated cost between $2000-$3000, and his Jordan 4 Retro SP 30th Anniversary Union Taupe Haze sneakers priced around $100-$200.
Angus Cloud’s sneakers, which are up for auction at Julien’s Auctions.Julien’s Auctions
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Some of the funds raised through the auction will help build Cloud Park, a memorial skate park next to Angus’s high school in Oakland.
Mike Oz, Cloud’s grade school math teacher and now the executive director of theOakland School for the Arts,where Cloud and his costarZendayaattended, told PEOPLE in 2023 that he’s helping this dream become a reality with Cloud’s family, friends and legendaryskateboarder Tony Hawk.
On July 3, Angus (born Conor Angus Cloud Hickey) died at 25 from acute intoxication following an accidental drug overdose. But his close friends and family — who still call him Conor — say he had no desire to be famous— he just wanted to be himself. “I want to be a regular person and have regular interactions with people,” Angus said in a podcast in 2022.
Now, Lisa believes others can honor her son — cherish his memory and continue his legacy. “I always knew he was special and I’m so glad the world also found out he was special,” said Lisa toPEOPLE in 2023.“My son will always shine bright.”
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source: people.com