Zendaya Pays Tribute to “Brother” Angus Cloud: “I’ll Cherish Every Moment”

Zendaya, star and executive producer of Euphoria, has shared a tribute to her costar Angus Cloud, who died this week at the age of 25.

“Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor),” she began in an Instagram caption posted on Tuesday, referencing Cloud’s birth name, Conor Angus Cloud Hickey. “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).”

Over the HBO drama’s two seasons, Zendaya and Cloud played close friends Rue and Fezco, whose bond in the show is complicated by the fact that his character sells drugs to hers, an addict. “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,” Zendaya continued. “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 concluded her message, which was accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Cloud, with the following words: “My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone.”

Cloud’s costar Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie, posted shortly after Zendaya. “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,” she wrote alongside several photos of herself with Cloud. “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,” she concluded, alongside a black heart.