Zendaya joins Euphoria cast in paying tribute to 'beautiful' Angus Cloud, who has died aged 25

Emmy-winning actress Zendaya has paid tribute to the "infinite beauty" of her Euphoria castmate Angus Cloud, who has died aged 25.

Cloud, known for his role as Fezco in HBO's hit series Euphoria, was confirmed to have died in a statement by his family.

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. 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."

Cloud shot to fame in the Emmy-winning series as drug dealer Fezco "Fez" O'Neill alongside Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Hunter Schafer, and Alexa Demie.

Zendaya, who plays lead character Rue alongside Cloud in the series, posted a picture of him to Instagram on Tuesday: "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."

She finished the post by adding her heart is with his mother and family at this time.

Other co-stars have described him as a “gentle beautiful soul”.

Storm Reid, who plays Zendaya’s on-screen younger sister Gia Bennett, shared a clip of Cloud laughing on the show to her Instagram Story, captioning it: “The tears just won’t stop.”

Alexa Demie, who plays Maddy Perez, posted a heartbreak emoji on her Instagram Story.

Cloud was most often in scenes alongside his partner in crime Ashtray, played by Javon Walton.

Sharing a picture of the pair on Instagram, Walton wrote: “Rest easy brother” and later “forever family.”

Meanwhile, Kathrine Narducci, who played Cloud’s on-screen grandmother Marie O’Neill in Euphoria, described him as a “gentle beautiful soul” who “exited to soon” on Twitter.

Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in Euphoria.

He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him.

Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting he was being a scammed but he met with then casting director Jennifer Venditti and series creator Sam Levinson and eventually got the part.

To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character - something he pushed back on.

“It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’

"I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple," Cloud told Variety.

"I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

The show paid tribute to the star in a post on the social media platform X, formally known as Twitter.

The post read: "We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family.

"We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."

Meanwhile, US singer Chloe Bailey posted: "Wow angus cloud gone too soon.. rest in peace angel."

Season three of Eurphoria is expected to be released in 2025.

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