Euphoria Creator Sam Levinson Reflects on "Special" Angus Cloud's Struggles Following His Death

After Euphoria's Angus Cloud died on July 31 at the age of 25, the HBO show's creator Sam Levinson shared how the actor was "too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon."

By Gabrielle Chung Aug 01, 2023 1:54 AMTags
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Sam Levinson is honoring Angus Cloud in the wake of the actor's death. 

Cloud died at age 25 on July 31, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his Euphoria family. Among those mourning the loss include Sam Levinson, who created the HBO series that sky-rocketed Cloud to stardom.

"There was no one quite like Angus," Levinson said in a statement to Deadline following Cloud's passing. "He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched."

The 38-year-old added, "I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family."

His cause of death hasn't been shared.

Cloud was cast in Euphoria after being scouted on the street in Brooklyn. He appeared in two seasons of the drama—which also stars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Hunter SchaferMaude Apatow and Jacob Elordi—as the kindhearted drug dealer Fezco.

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Euphoria's Angus Cloud: A Life in Pictures

His character "was supposed to die in season one," Cloud told GQ last year, but "it never ended up happening."

"I think that they liked what I did and so they decided to keep me alive and let me rock," he said. "I don't know how I was going out, but hopefully I would've gone out like a G."

Fezco, again, was spared from being killed off in the season two finale when Levinson changed the script at the last minute, according to costar Javon Walton, who played Cloud's onscreen adoptive brother Ashtray. Instead, viewers saw Fezco get arrested by the police following a gunfight in which Ashtray was fatally shot.

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"He was the one that was down [to] die," Walton told E! News in February 2022. "He was the one that was down to take the shot. So, he was really sad when he knew that I was gonna die."

Amid news of Cloud's passing, Walton mourned his castmate and shared a photo of the pair on Instagram. "Rest easy brother," the 17-year-old wrote, adding on his Instagram Story, "Forever family."

For more tributes to Cloud, keep reading.

Hunter Schafer

"Been trying to figure out what to say, but idk if any combination of words can articulate all of the big feelings. for now i just wanna say: Angus was a sunshine. to have known his warmth, his light, and his love was nothing short of a gift. i'm so grateful to have shared so many enormous fits of laughter, so many sweet moments, and the joy of getting to make something together that we loved so much.

i love you angus  thank you for everything. my heart goes out to his family and all of his loved ones right now."

Maude Apatow

"Angus was the funniest person ever. I would get so excited to see on the schedule that we would be working together because I knew we'd have the best day, laughing so hard. He was the sweetest and made everyone around him so happy. He was just the best. Words can't really capture how magical of a person he was. My heart is broken."

Apatow, added, "Angus, getting to know and work with you was one of the greatest joys and blessings of my life." she added. "I will love you forever."

Iris Apatow

"A genuinely kindhearted person. Im really glad to have gotten to know him. This is a devastating loss. Rest in peace, Angus."

Barbie Ferreira

"I love you so much. you will be missed tremendously."

Zendaya

"Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor). 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. My heart is with his mother and family at this time and please be kind and patient as grief looks different for everyone."

Sydney Sweeney

"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."

Sam Levinson

"There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon... 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."

Chloe Cherry

"Miss you bro."

Storm Reid

"The tears just won't stop."

Kathrine Narducci

"You were a gentle beautiful soul. You exited to soon."

Lukas Gage

"Rest easy angus."

Nika King

"We did our season 1 promo together and got a chance to really chop it up. One of the most genuine, laid back, beautiful spirit in this crazy industry…and that magnetic smile. I'm so thankful to have met you and hear your wild stories about Oakland. You are loved and missed my friend."

Eric Dane

"He was a one off. I'm truly sad."

Javon Walton

"Forever Family."

Becky G

"Angus, I'll never forget talking about what it meant to be some Cali kids doing it big. You really didn't care about the flashy lights or fancy events. Your rawness and authenticity were my favorite things about being around you. Truly at a loss for words…My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends close to you during this difficult time…"

Colman Domingo

"Couldn't be more real, original and sweet. Loved this kid. Always smiles. I hope this sensitive soul is at rest."

Paula Marshall

"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."

 

Rachel Zegler

"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."

Drake

"Good soul."

Jordyn Woods

"I have this art piece he made me on a water bottle and I'll keep it forever... Such a rare soul.. instantly friends from meeting when we did this event together. You will be missed."

Gigi Hadid

"Just saw the news about the loss of Angus. I only got to work with him a couple of times, but I was immediately drawn to his kind, gentle spirit. My deepest condolences to his closest and loved ones. May he rest in peace."

Kerry Washington

"You will be deeply missed. Rest in Power @anguscloud."

Denzel Curry

"Not the news I wanted to hear this morning g. Rest in Power Angus Cloud."

Chloe Bailey

"Wow angus cloud gone too soon.. rest in peace angel."

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