Euphoria star addresses major death in HBO finale

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1 Jun 2026 • 7:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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Euphoria star addresses major death in HBO finale

  • Zendaya issued a heartfelt thank you message to the crew of HBO's Euphoria as her time on the show concluded with a dramatic season finale.
  • The actor, 29, had portrayed the teenage drug addict Rue Bennett since the series first aired in 2019.
  • In the 93-minute season finale, broadcast on Sunday, 31 May, her character Rue Bennett met her end following an accidental overdose.
  • A behind-the-scenes video showed Zendaya praising the cast and crew, noting they had 'watched me grow up'.
  • She conveyed her deep gratitude, stating, 'I’m so grateful for every single one of you'.

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