Zendaya Remembers ‘Euphoria’s Angus Cloud: “Words Are Not Enough To Describe The Infinite Beauty That Is Angus”

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Euphoria star Zendaya has shared an emotional tribute to her former castmate Angus Cloud, following news of Cloud’s death Monday at the age of 25.

Cloud’s critically acclaimed role as big-hearted drug dealer Fezco on Seasons 1 and 2 of Euphoria launched the young actor into immediate stardom. “Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor),” Zendaya wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday. “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. “My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone.” In his role as Fezco, Cloud was one of the biggest advocates for his friend and one-time client Rue (Zendaya), who pushes her to commit to her sobriety.

Tributes have been pouring in for Cloud following his death Monday, including from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. “There was no one quite like Angus.