Topics: Celebrity, Film and TV, Euphoria, Zendaya
Euphoria star Zendaya has paid tribute to her former co-star Angus Cloud, following the news of his tragic death at the age of just 25.
Taking to Instagram, Zendaya wrote: "Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor).
"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) 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. 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.
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"My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone."
Cloud’s family confirmed yesterday (31 July) that he had died, saying in a statement that he would be reunited with his late father, who passed away recently.
They said: “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today.
“As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”
The family - who did not share details on the cause of Cloud’s death - added: "Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss.
"The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend.
"Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."
The Oakland Fire Department confirmed that they had been to the property before midday yesterday (31 July), with a spokesperson saying that they were ‘dispatched to a location associated with the actor at 11:30am’.
Speaking to NBC News, the spokesperson added: “Upon arrival of Fire EMS personnel, the patient was determined to be already deceased.”
Several other Euphoria stars have paid tribute.
Javon Walton - who had played Cloud’s adoptive brother Ashtray in the show - posted an Instagram Story photo of the pair and saying: “Forever Family.”
Walton also shared a photo on his grid, adding the caption: “Rest easy brother.”
Meanwhile, Storm Reid, who plays Zendaya’s on-screen little sister Gia Bennett, posted a scene from Euphoria and said 'the tears just won’t stop'.
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson said there was ‘no one quite like’ Cloud, saying: “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.”
Levinson added: “I hope he knew how many hearts he touched.
“I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
