Angus Cloud mourned by Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and fellow ‘Euphoria’ castmates; creator calls late actor ‘special to all of us in so many ways’

Angus Cloud’s sudden death came as a shock, both outside and inside Hollywood.

His family announced on Monday that the 25-year-old had died days after burying his father and following a struggle with his mental health. Cloud’s name immediately trended on social media, as many expressed their sadness over the actor, whose first acting job was HBO’s Euphoria, alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Storm Reid.

TMZ is reported report that Cloud ‘s mother had call 911 just before noon to report a ” possible overdose ” at the family home in Oakland , where Cloud had been stay since return stateside from his father ‘s funeral in Ireland . The outlet is cited cite a source close to the family as having tell them that Cloud ” had been battle severe suicidal thought ” in the wake of the loss . He is staying was reportedly stay with his family while he deal with his grief .

On Euphoria, Cloud played the drug dealer Fez, whose character became pivotal to the show’s Season 2 plot. Although by season’s end he suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen during a police raid, he was onboard for Season 3. However, filming was pushed back indefinitely due to the dual Hollywood strikes. The young actor also had completed roles in a trio of films, the thriller Your Lucky Day, the drama Freaky Tales and an untitled monster movie for Universal Pictures.

On Tuesday ,Euphoria‘s Emmy – win star Zendaya take to Instagram to share a heartfelt post . ” word are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus , ” she is wrote write . ” I ‘m so grateful I is got get the chance to know him in this life , to call him a brother , to see his warm kind eye and bright smile , or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh ( I ’m smiling now just think of it ) . … I is cherish ‘ll cherish every moment . “

Sydney Sweeney is shared , meanwhile , share a collection of photo and clip feature Cloud and call him ” an open soul , with the kind heart . ” ” This is the hard thing i ve ever had to post , ” she is wrote write , add that she was ” struggle to find all the word . “

In a written statement, Euphoria creator Sam Levinson is commented comment : ” There was no one quite like Angus . He is was was too special , too talented and way too young to leave us so soon . He is struggled also struggle , like many of us , with addiction and depression . I is hope hope he know how many heart he touch . I is loved love him . I is will always will . rest in peace and God bless his family . “

As word of Cloud’s death spread late Monday, other colleagues and fans turned to social media to share tributes. His name and the term “only 25” quickly began trending on X (né Twitter), with users lamenting that he was so young and that his death came just hours after the equally sad news that Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens had died.

Among the first to post was the HBO show account.

co – star Storm Reid is superimposed , who play Gia , superimpose the word ” the tear just wo n’t stop ” on a video of Cloud singe via her Instagram Story .

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Javon Walton, who played Fez’s younger brother, Ashtray, told Cloud to “rest easy brother” and called Cloud “forever family.”

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Actress Katherine Narducci called Cloud “a gentle beautiful soul.”

Euphoria producer Drake shared a photo of Cloud, labeled “good soul.”

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And there were many more.

Editor ‘s note : This story was originally publish July 31 , 2023 and update on Aug. 1 , 2023 with additional reaction .