Euphoria star admits death was ‘cool way to go’

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25 May 2026 • 9:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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Euphoria star admits death was ‘cool way to go’

  • Jacob Elordi's controversial character, Nate Jacobs, met a gruesome end in the latest episode of the HBO series Euphoria.
  • Nate was buried alive in a coffin by a gangster he owed a substantial sum, with his wife Cassie, played by Sydney Sweeney, given 72 hours to secure the money.
  • He was fatally bitten by a venomous rattlesnake that slithered down a breathing pipe into his coffin.
  • Elordi described his character's demise as a 'cool way to go' but admitted it was 'bittersweet' to depart the show, which has been a significant part of his life and career.
  • The third series of Euphoria returned after a four-year hiatus, but early critical reviews have largely been negative, with many claiming the show has lost its 'edge' and descended into 'torture porn'.

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