Euphoria Cast Responds to Angus Cloud Death, Fezco Actor’s Passing

Grieving for a great human. The Euphoria cast reacted to Angus Cloud’s death on social media. The late actor starred in the HBO show as Fezco, a sweet drug dealer who was close to the main character Rue. It was Cloud’s first role as an actor and he left a profound impact on the show and the hype surrounding it.

His family announced his death on July 31, 2023. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family wrote in a statement to multiple publications Rolling Stone. TMZ was the first to report his death “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 statement continued. “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.”

Euphoria‘s official X, formerly known as Twitter, profile shared a statement on the actor’s death. “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,” the statement reads. “We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

So how did the Euphoria cast and crew react to Angus Cloud’s death? Read more to see their tributes.

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• Zendaya, Rue on Euphoria

  

  Zendaya made a tribute post to her co-star on Instagram, “Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor),” She captioned the post. 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.She continued, “My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone.”

• Drake, Executive Producer of Euphoria

  

  Executive producer Drake made an Instagram story as a tribute to the 25-year-old actor. He posted a picture of the actor and called him a “good soul.”

  

• Sam Levinson, Creator of Euphoria

  

  In a statement to NBC News, Sam Levinson released a statement about the star’s death. “There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon,” Levinson said. “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.”

• Javon "Wanna" Walton, Ashtray on Euphoria

  

  Javon “Wanna” Walton, who played Cloud’s on-screen adoptive little brother Ashtray on Euphoria, made two Instagram tributes on July 31, 2023. “rest easy brother❤️🕊️,” he captioned a post. He also made an Instagram story with the caption “Forever Family.”

• Barbie Ferreira, Kat On Euphoria

  

  Barbie Ferreira posted an Instagram post in honor of her castmate, “I love you so much. you will be missed tremendously,” she captioned the post.

• Sydney Sweeney, Cassie on Euphoria

  

  Sydney Sweeney posted a tribute to her co-star on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Angus you were an open soul, with the kindest heart, and you filled every room with laughter. This is the hardest thing ive ever had to post, and im struggling to find all the words. You will be missed more than you know, but I’m so blessed to have known you in this lifetime, and I’m sure everyone who has ever met you feels the same. This heartache is real and I wish we could’ve had one more hug and 711 run. All my love is with you. 🖤”

• Alexa Demie, Maddie on Euphoria

  

  Alexa Demie who plays Maddie on Euphoria posted a black Instagram story with a broken heart emoji on July 31, 2023.

  

• Colman Domingo, Ali on Euphoria

  

  Colman Domingo, who portrays Ali Muhammad on Euphoria, shared a photo of the cast posing together on his Instagram “That was his smile. That was him. May he rest sweetly in peace.””And that was his smile. That was him. May he rest sweetly in peace.”

  He also made a subsequent Instagram story with the caption, “Couldn’t be more real, original and sweet. Loved this kid. Always smiles. I hope this sensitive soul is at rest.” He also added, “Check on loved ones. Check on them.”

• Storm Reid, Gia on Euphoria

  

  Storm Reid, who plays Gia, the sister to Zendaya’s Rue, shared footage of Cloud’s performance on the show on her Instagram story: “The tears just won’t stop.”

  

• Lukas Gage, Tyler on Euphoria

  

  Lukas Gage who played Tyler in season one of Euphoria posted on Instagram.  “Rip @anguscloud” with a broken heart emoji. On Cloud’s most recent Instagram post, Gage also wrote, “rest easy angus.”

• Paula Marshall, Marsha Jacobs on Euphoria

  

  Paula Marshall, who played Nate Jacob’s mom Marsha Jacobs on Euphoria, made a statement to People, “He was kind and gracious and so unique. You couldn’t take your eyes off him, on film or on set. How lucky we all were to have witnessed his work. It was beyond truthful, every damn take. My heart hurts.”

• Chloe Cherry, Faye on Euphoria

  

  Chloe Cherry reposted a picture of her and Angus Cloud on her Instagram story with the caption, “Miss you bro.”

• Eric Dane, Cal Jacobs on Euphoria

  

  Eric Dane who plays Cal Jacobs, father of Nate Jacobs posted an Instagram story of the actor. He captioned the story, “He was a one off. I’m truly sad”