- "Euphoria" actor Angus Cloud died at 25, his family said on Monday.
- The actor was grieving the loss of his father, who was buried last week.
The cast and crew of "Euphoria" are paying tribute to Fezco actor Angus Cloud, who has died aged 25.
In a statement to Insider Monday, Cloud's family said that he was struggling with the loss of his father, who they buried last week.
Zendaya reacted to her costar's death on Tuesday, sharing a candid black-and-white photo of Cloud on Instagram with a heartfelt caption.
"Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor)," Zendaya began. "I'm so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life, to call him a brother, to see his warm kind eyes and bright smile, or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh (I'm smiling now just thinking of it)."
Zendaya went on to highlight Cloud's infectiousness and positive disposition.
"I know people use this expression often when talking about folks they love…'they could light up any room they entered' but boy let me tell you, he was the best at it," she said. "I'd like to remember him that way. For all of the boundless light, love and joy he always managed to give us. I'll cherish every moment."
"My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone," Zendaya concluded.
"Euphoria" creator and showrunner Sam Levinson said: "There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented, and way too young to leave us so soon."
"He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family," Levinson added in a statement, which was first published by The Hollywood Reporter.
In the hit HBO drama, Cloud played Fezco, a kindhearted drug dealer who is close friends with the central character, Rue, played by Zendaya.
Storm Reid, who plays Rue's sister, Gia, in the series, posted about Cloud on her Instagram story, sharing a tender clip of the actor singing in "Euphoria."
"The tears just won't stop," she wrote over the clip.
Javon Walton, best known for playing Fezco's partner in crime, Ashtray, shared a photo on Instagram of him and Cloud hugging, alongside the caption: "rest easy brother."
Walton also shared a picture of him and Cloud on his Instagram story, writing over the top: "forever family."
Colman Domingo, who plays Rue's sober sponsor, Ali, posted a photo of Cloud taking a selfie with the show's cast. "And that was his smile. That was him. May he rest sweetly in peace," he wrote in the caption.
Lukas Gage, who played Tyler Clarkson in season one, posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Cloud and the cast on his Instagram story, writing: "Rip @anguscloud."
Paula Marshall, who plays Marsha Jacobs — the mother of Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) — told People: "He was kind and gracious and so unique. You couldn't take your eyes off him, on film or on set. How lucky we all were to have witnessed his work. It was beyond truthful, every damn take. My heart hurts."
The official HBO Twitter account also posted a message remembering the star, calling him "immensely talented."
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