Tributes flow for Euphoria star Angus Cloud following his sudden death at 25

The Euphoria cast, crew and other celebrities are paying tribute to late actor Angus Cloud, who played fan favourite Fez on the show.

Tributes flow for Euphoria star Angus Cloud

Tributes are flowing for Euphoria star Angus Cloud, who was tragically found dead today inside his family home in Oakland, California. He was 25.

The actor’s devastated family shared the news in a heartbreaking statement to TMZ.

“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” they wrote of their loved one, who was best known for playing fan favourite Fez in the HBO series.

“As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”

“We hope the world remembers him for his humour, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”

Angus Cloud played Fez in the HBO drama Euphoria. Picture: HBO

The actor attends the Los Angeles premiere of Euphoria in 2019. Picture: Chris Delmas / AFP

Many felt similar sentiments, with the official Euphoria social media channels sharing HBO’s statement as they led the way with tributes.

“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” read the post shared on both the show’s Twitter and Instagram pages.

“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.”

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. pic.twitter.com/PLqkz5Rshc

— euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) July 31, 2023

Drake, who serves as an executive producer on Euphoria, also expressed his sadness on Instagram Stories.

“Good soul,” the rapper captioned.

Drake posted this photo with the caption: “Good soul.”

Teen actor Javon Walton, who played Cloud’s adoptive brother Ashtray in the series, posted a tribute on Instagram with a caption that read “rest easy brother”.

Walton, 17, also shared a photo of the pair shaking hands on set, which he captioned on Instagram Stories: “forever family.”

Javon Walton posted this tribute.

Storm Reid, who portrays Gia Bennett – the onscreen little sister of Zendaya’s character, Rue – shared a scene on her Instagram Story where Fez and love interest Lexi (played by Maude Apatow) share a moment on the couch.

“The tears just won’t stop,” Reid wrote on the clip.

Stormi Reid says her “tears just won’t stop” for her co-star.

Television personality and model Jordyn Woods honoured her good friend via an Instagram Stories slideshow, in which she called him “such a rare soul”.

She also shared a photo of a water bottle that Cloud had decorated for her.

“I love this art piece he made me and I’ll keep it forever,” she shared.

Jordyn Woods revealed the pair became good friends after meeting at an event.

Cloud even decorated her water bottle, which she says she’s cherish forever.

Musician and producer Questlove also sent his love.

“Fez was the spiritual centre of Euphoria and definitely my fav character on the show,” Questlove wrote on Instagram.

“Love to his entire family and to those who knew him. #AngusCloud.”

Singer Chloe Bailey has shared a tribute to Angus Cloud on Twitter.

“wow angus cloud gone too soon. rest in peace angel,” she tweeted.

Actress Rachel Zegler posted about her heartbreak over his sudden passing.

“please remember how loved you are,” the West Side Story star tweeted. “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.”

please remember how loved you are.
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.

— rachel zegler (she/her/hers) (@rachelzegler) July 31, 2023

Cloud’s reported girlfriend, Sydney Martin – a model and actress who had a minor role in Euphoria – couldn’t find the words to say goodbye to her love, so she posted a series of brokenheart emojis.

Cloud’s death came just one week after the star buried his father, which he “intensely struggled” with, his family revealed.

“Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss.,” they said in their statement.

The actor’s reported girlfriend Sydney Martin shared a series of emojis on Instagram.

“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.”

Angus Cloud with Euphoria co-star Sydney Sweeney. Picture: Getty

With Euphoria co-star Zendaya. Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer/VF22/WireImage

Two weeks before Cloud’s death, he shared a heartbreaking post of his dad.

“miss u breh,’ the actor wrote in the caption.

Cloud starred alongside Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney in seasons one and two of Euphoria, with fans hoping he would return for the show’s third season.

The actor also starred in movies such as The Line and North Hollywood, and appeared in music videos for artists like Becky G and Juice WRLD.

He also has several projects in post-production after having filmed the upcoming movies Freaky Tales and Your Lucky Day.