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The way former UFC lightweight fighter Nate Diaz speaks has always intrigued fans. The fighter was raised in Stockton and had various influences throughout his life. However, when fans found a prominent actor speaking the same way that Diaz did, they couldn’t help but be surprised at the resemblance. The actor in question is the late Angus Cloud. Only 25 years of age, Cloud passed away on 31 July 2023. However, the cause of death of the ‘Euphoria’ star still remains unknown. The fans are devastated by the news and have paid their respects all across the internet.

Angus Cloud, actor chosen to play as Nate Diaz in biopic has passed away at age 25.
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Nate Diaz has a certain laid-back way of speaking that is nearly inimitable – or so we thought. An interview video of late actor Angus Cloud has been going viral on Reddit where the young actor is seen speaking in a fashion that is strikingly similar to the way the former UFC star speaks.

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Naturally, fans couldn’t help but point this detail out, while also being respectful of the unfortunate mishap that befell the talented actor.

Fans react to Late Euphoria star’s ‘Nate Diaz’-like interview

A fan favorite from the popular TV series ‘Euphoria’, Cloud was supposed to play the late rap legend Mac Miller in the artist’s biopic. The physical similarities between the two are jaw-dropping. However, according to sources, Cloud was never interested in playing the role of Miller in the biopic, despite the internet wanting it so badly. But thanks to this re-surfaced interview of Cloud, fans cannot help but notice that Cloud’s manner of speaking is also quite similar to that of Nate Diaz.

He would have been a great choice I think. But he would have been born to play Mac Miller regardless.“, pointed out one fan, as many more joined him in the Reddit post’s comment section. “That’s very upsetting. Great character in euphoria and seems like a great, genuine person off screen as well.“, said a second, remembering the late actor and his work, fondly.

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RIP Mac Miller“, said one fan, pointing at the uncanny resemblance between the two, yet again as another fan, who was still in disbelief, commented, “Stfu he really die?”. “I didn’t even know he was sick.”, acknowledged one fan, disheartened and shocked.

One fan seemed to be deeply moved by this loss and commented saying, “Jesus dude is so gone in this interview. Sad to see. All the signs where there and nobody saw them?“. Everyone was quite heartbroken and moved by the news of Cloud’s passing. 

Pointing out the strikingly similar manner of speaking that Cloud and Diaz shared, one fan commented saying, “Imagine Nate in a tuxedo“.

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Although a Nate Diaz biopic would be delightful, the untimely passing of Angus Cloud means fans will not get to see him attempt it. Do you think Cloud would have played the role of the former UFC fighter well? Let us know in the comments.

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