Zendaya Calls Angus Cloud Her ‘Brother’ In Heartfelt Tribute

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00:00 Zendaya is remembering her close friend Angus Cloud, who died at age 25.

00:06 On Tuesday, the Euphoria star penned a heartfelt message to her co-star on Instagram looking

00:11 back on their friendship, writing, quote, "Words are not enough to describe the infinite

00:15 beauty that is Angus Conner.

00:17 I'm so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life, to call him a brother, to

00:21 see his warm, kind eyes and bright smile, or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh.

00:27 I'm smiling now just thinking of it.

00:29 I know people use this expression often when talking about folks they love.

00:33 They light up any room they enter, but boy, let me tell you, he was the best at it.

00:38 I'd like to remember him that way.

00:40 For all the boundless light, love and joy he always managed to give us, I'll cherish

00:44 every moment," adding, "My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please

00:49 be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone."

00:53 Since news of his passing broke, several of his Euphoria co-stars sent their condolences,

00:57 including Sydney Sweeney.

00:59 She shared photos of her and Angus on set alongside a heartfelt message, writing, quote,

01:04 "Angus, you were an open soul with a kind as heart and you filled every room with laughter.

01:09 This is the hardest thing I've ever had to post and I'm struggling to find all the

01:13 words.

01:14 You will be missed more than you know, but I'm so blessed to have known you in this

01:17 lifetime and I'm sure everyone who has ever met you feels the same.

01:21 This heartache is real and I wish we could have had one more hug and 7-Eleven run.

01:26 All my love is with you."

01:29 The show's creator, Sam Levinson, also shared a statement expressing his love for the late

01:33 star, writing, "There was no one quite like Angus.

01:36 He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon.

01:40 He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression.

01:43 I hope he knew how many hearts he touched.

01:46 I loved him.

01:47 I always will.

01:48 Rest in peace and God bless his family."

01:52 Levinson's family confirmed his passing in a statement issued to Access Hollywood on

01:55 Monday.

01:56 His cause of death has not been made public at this time, but his reps tell NBC News that

02:00 he passed away at his family's home in Oakland, California.

02:03 In their statement, his family revealed that the late actor died shortly after his father

02:07 passed away.

02:08 Quote, "It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human

02:12 today.

02:13 As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many

02:18 ways.

02:19 Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss.

02:23 The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his

02:27 best friend.

02:28 Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope his passing can be a reminder

02:33 to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."

02:37 The statement reads, adding, "We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter

02:41 and love for everyone.

02:43 We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."

02:49 He's close to the family, telling NBC News, quote, "Angus had been battling severe suicidal

02:53 thoughts after getting back from Ireland, where they laid his father to rest.

02:57 Angus was staying with his family as he tried to work through overcoming the grief."

03:02 Cloud was best known for his role as Fesco on the hit HBO series, Euphoria.

03:07 Access Hollywood's Zuri Hall spoke to him and his co-stars in January 2022 ahead of

03:11 the Euphoria season 2 premiere, and he talked about why he thinks the show resonates with

03:16 so many people.

03:18 Absolutely.

03:19 Angus, talk to me a little bit about the show.

03:21 Obviously, covering so many pressures of what teens go through in everyday real life.

03:26 You've got social media, these unrealistic beauty standards, addiction, mental health.

03:31 Why is it such a timely show?

03:33 Why do you think now's the time?

03:35 One that it came on the scene and two, why it resonated so quickly and so deeply for

03:40 so many of us?

03:41 Well, I mean, we're in a day and age of where it's like some people, literally all they

03:49 know is social media.

03:52 And then I was one of the kids, you know, I was born in '98.

03:56 So I didn't know social media until I became like probably like whatever, 16 or whatever,

04:04 you know what I'm saying?

04:06 So I'm like, I'm like in between those two worlds, you know, but some people are like,

04:11 it's so foreign to them and the rest that's like that is their life.

04:16 So like, it's interesting for the people that's foreign to them.

04:20 It's like, what?

04:22 This is how it is now, you know?

04:26 And the people that can relate to it, you know?

04:30 But yeah, a lot of topics are very timely, you know, it's definitely going to survive.

04:36 In the film and world, like as a piece of the times, you know, because it's so relevant

04:45 right now, you know, with addiction.

04:48 At this point, it is certainly a major issue.

04:51 And it's something that we're seeing in headlines often now, even in Hollywood, right?

04:55 We're reporting on these overdoses and these deaths.

04:57 And the show really does tackle addiction in a really honest and transparent way.

05:02 And in a way that's important so that we can start having these conversations.

05:06 I want Eric and Austin, if you could just jump in on that.

05:10 When we think about all of the topics that Euphoria touches on, everything is so open

05:14 to interpretation based on the viewer, based on who's watching it.

05:17 What do each of you specifically hope that audiences are taking away, just based on your

05:22 personal connection to these stories and to what Euphoria is trying to express?

05:28 Eric, we can kick things off with you.

05:31 I think an understanding that these characters and their behaviors and the mistakes they

05:35 made, there's always moments for redemption.

05:38 I think that's one of the overall themes this season.

05:40 Austin, what do you have to add to that?

05:43 Yeah, I mean, I'm just thinking, I just, when you asked that question, I just thought about

05:49 my character, like in relation to like Barbie, Cat, and I feel like seeing how they're, you

05:59 know, when they actually come together, like what their relationship is actually like,

06:03 and hopefully people can relate to that and like see themselves in our relationship and

06:11 maybe learn something or maybe see something from a different perspective.

06:17 Yeah, yeah, absolutely.

06:19 So true and well said.

06:20 Jacob, the world has fallen in love with Zendaya's role in Euphoria.

06:25 Obviously Rue is this fascinating, very multi-dimensional character.

06:29 What does that magic feel like on set when you guys are all working with her?

06:32 I mean, she's such a talented actress.

06:35 It's like, it's out of this world.

06:37 And then this season, it's like, again, you sit back and you watch it and you're like,

06:41 you know, that's someone who does their work and knows their craft.

06:44 And I've said it before, and I'll quote it directly.

06:47 She, she literally, she captains the ship.

06:49 She kept, shush dog.

06:51 Hi dog.

06:52 She captains the ship, like, you know, she steers it down the straight.

06:56 She's incredible.

06:57 Yeah, it's really an honor to work with her and it makes the work so much easier, you

07:04 know, because she, she, she's doing the acting.

07:08 I just really just got to sit there and react, you know.

07:13 So I'm like, blessed, you know.

07:16 Absolutely.

07:17 Yeah, you know, it's the back and forth.

07:19 You need that, that, that energy, you know, and she always brings that positive and ready

07:27 to work hustle mindset, you know, she gives it.

07:30 And that's why she got the Emmy.

07:31 It was well earned, well earned.

07:33 Before I let you guys go, I want to really quickly pivot Jacob back to the kissing booth,

07:39 a little retrospection.

07:41 You stole our hearts in the kissing booth.

07:43 And I'm just curious to know what was that like that overnight success that came with

07:48 it and really just sort of turning into a heartthrob overnight.

07:52 How most did your life change because of that?

07:55 I mean, we want to know, no, but seriously, like, you know, I get to sit here now with

08:00 these actors and talk to you and I wouldn't, I wouldn't be here making movies and TV if

08:06 I didn't make those movies.

08:08 So I'm just so grateful.

08:09 You know what I mean?

08:10 Yeah, no, absolutely.

08:11 And the gratitude is key.

08:13 I'd read somewhere that you'd said that initially when you were, you know, kind of pounding

08:17 the pavement in Hollywood, your height was a deterrent.

08:20 Is that true?

08:21 Did you feel like you had to play down certain aspects of yourself to book roles in the beginning

08:25 of your career?

08:26 Yeah, I was pretty nervous kid.

08:28 Yeah, I was everything worries me.

08:32 Really quickly before I let you guys go, euphoria is all about, you know, love for one another.

08:38 And then most importantly, if you ask me, self love.

08:40 So I'm curious to know anyone who wants to take this.

08:43 Do any of you have a self love resolution or a love resolution for the new year?

08:48 And I mean that in the most general way.

08:50 I don't make resolutions.

08:52 I think every day is something new.

08:56 Yeah.

08:58 You know, but it starts with yourself.

09:03 You have to love yourself before you can love anything else.

09:06 Truly.

09:07 Absolutely.

09:08 Bless yourself.

09:09 Don't stress yourself.

09:10 Amen to that.

09:11 Amen.

09:31 (upbeat music)

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