Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to Angus Cloud, who passed away at 25.
The Euphoria star’s family announced the news in a statement. “Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,” it read. “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 rose to fame on the second season of the hit HBO series, which shined a light on his character Fez’s backstory. The lovable drug dealer served as an anchor for Zendaya’s Rue and her friends, including Lexi (Maude Apatow), who he began a relationship with during the show’s second run.
The end of season two left Fez’s fate up in the air after a SWAT team raided his and his adoptive brother Ashtray’s (Javon Walton) home. When Ashtray refuses to surrender, a shootout ensues, and Fez gets hit in the stomach before he watches Ashtray die.
In addition to season three of Euphoria, Cloud was recently cast in an untitled monster thriller from Universal. He also had roles in upcoming films Your Lucky Day and Freaky Tales.
Euphoria creator Sam Levinson shared a statement with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “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.”
“Please remember how loved you are,” Rachel Zegler wrote on Twitter. “This world is so quick to make you feel otherwise. there are reasons to stick around. and this world needs you. oh, angus. we celebrate you.”
Mason Shea Joyce, who plays a young Fez on Euphoria, shared a tribute with The Hollywood Reporter, writing, “Angus had a really sweet smile and generous soul. He was kind and supportive, never too busy for a quick chat or pep talk. It was an honor to play young Fezco.”
“An incredible talent and gentlest of souls with the brightest of futures ahead of him,” Evan Ross Katz wrote on Instagram. “Rest easy, Angus.”
Read more tributes below.
Source: Hollywood
