Euphoria S3 Premiere Pays Tribute to Cloud, Dane, Turen
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- Euphoria ended its Season 3 premiere with a black “In Memoriam” screen that listed Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, and Kevin Turen.
- Angus Cloud died on July 31 2023 from an accidental drug overdose; he was known for playing Fezco, a drug dealer and friend to Rue and Lexi.
- Sam Levinson said Cloud was “too special, too talented and way too young” and noted his struggles with addiction and depression.
- Eric Dane died on Feb 19 2025 of ALS after publicly announcing his diagnosis in 2025; he had completed his work on Season 3 before his death.
- Sam Levinson expressed heartbreak over Dane’s loss, calling working with him an honor and praying for his family.
- Kevin Turen died on Nov 12 2023 from a cardiac emergency while driving; he co‑founded Little Lamb Productions and produced “The Idol”, “Assassination Nation”, and “Malcolm & Marie”.
- Fezco remains alive off‑screen in the series after Cloud’s death, as noted in the episode’s tribute.
Why it matters: The tribute gives fans a moment of closure and honors the contributions of three pivotal figures, while highlighting personal struggles—Cloud’s addiction, Dane’s ALS, and Turen’s sudden cardiac death—underscoring the human cost behind the series and reinforcing the show’s emotional connection with its audience.
