published on July 06, 2024 in blog

Billie Eilish's unpredicted tribute to Angus Cloud honors his lasting legacy

Billie Eilish paid a touching tribute to Euphoria star Angus Cloud at the 2023 Lollapalooza festival with a song from the show’s soundtrack.

Angus Cloud, who portrayed Fezco in the HBO show, recently passed away at the age of 25 at his California home. A number of his co-stars, including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, paid their respects with emotional tributes on social media. Billie Eilish is the latest star to share her condolences.

Billie Eilish pays tribute to Angus Cloud

Billie paid a poignant tribute to Angus at the Lollapalooza music festival on Thursday, August 3. She performed Labirinth’s song Never Felt So Alone, which was featured in Euphoria’s season two.

“RIP Angus Cloud,” Billie said after her performance and the audience cheered on her touching tribute.

Billie’s tribute was unpredicted as the song was reportedly not included in the original setlist for her festival performance. Prior to this tribute, she paid her respects with a picture of Angus on Instagram.

Angus passed away at 25

The industry is mourning the Euphoria star’s tragic loss. Angus passed away at his family home in Oakland, California.

“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” his family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother, and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.”

The statement continued: “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend.”

Euphoria stars paid tributes to Angus

Many of the actor’s co-stars paid tributes on social media. Zendaya posted a black and white picture of Angus and 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.”

Sydney said: “Angus you were an open soul, with the kindest heart, and you filled every room with laughter. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to post, and im struggling to find all the words.”

HBO and Euphoria called Angus an “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,” they added in the statement.