Zendaya is mourning the tragic death of Euphoria castmate Angus Cloud, who passed away on Monday in his family's Oakland, California home at age 25.
The 26-year-old actress hopped on Instagram Tuesday to pay tribute to Angus, sharing a heartfelt post in which she expressed gratitude for getting "the chance to know him in this life."
"Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor)," Zendaya wrote. "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."
Zendaya concluded, "My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone."
Cloud was found dead Monday morning after his mother called 911 about a "possible overdose." The Oakland Fire Department arrived at the scene around 11:30 a.m., confirming that Angus was “already deceased.”
The cause of death remains unknown, though a source close to the family said Cloud had "intensely struggled" with suicidal thoughts following the recent death of his father.
Sydney Sweeney, another star of Euphoria, also took to Instagram on Tuesday to honor Cloud.
"Angus you were an open soul, with the kindest heart, and you filled every room with laughter," she wrote. "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."
Storm Reid, who took to her IG Stories Monday night to remember Cloud, returned on Tuesday to write alongside a sunset photo, "Angus made the sky look so pretty last night. what a tremendous loss for so many of us. can't seem to wrap my mind around it. and even though the tears will continue to fall seeing pictures of his smile or funny snippets that make me giggle bring me comfort. please continue to pray for his soul and the souls of his family and friends. hug on your people and tell them you love them. check on them. call them. pop up on em. send them your current song. idfk just don't take anything for granted life is so precious."
