Euphoria star Angus Cloud honoured with 9-foot mural during candlelight vigil in hometown

Angus Cloud, the beloved star of the hit show Euphoria, was honoured with a heartfelt candlelight vigil in Oakland, California, on Wednesday night. The vigil, which drew around 50 people, took place in front of a 9-foot mural of the late actor, painted by Darin Balaban in collaboration with a group of Cloud's friends.

2 things you need to know

• Reports emerged on August 1st about the death of Angus Cloud.
• He struggled with mental health problems and is believed to have passed away due to a suspected overdose.

Vigil attendees pay tribute with heartfelt stories and songs

Attendees at the vigil brought with them flowers, photographs of Cloud, liquor, and Guinness beer, as they gathered to pay their respects. They exchanged touching stories and came together to sing songs, including a poignant rendition of Ben E. King's classic, Stand By Me.

(Attendees at the vigil brought with them flowers as they gather to pay their respect | Image: Dainerose.a/Instagram)

The news of Angus Cloud's passing came as a devastating shock to his fans and colleagues. In a statement to ET, his family expressed their profound grief, remembering him as an incredible human being, artist, friend, brother, and son. They revealed that Cloud had been grappling with the loss of his father, who was his closest confidant, and had been open about his struggles with mental health. The family hoped that his passing would serve as a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not suffer in silence.

How did the Euphoria cast cope with the tragedy?

The tragic event had a profound impact on the Euphoria cast, who described themselves as shell-shocked and deeply saddened by the loss. They offered support to one another as they coped with the unexpected tragedy. Plans were underway to organize a special tribute for Cloud, but the process was complicated by the ongoing SAG strike.

A close to ET told, “The whole Euphoria cast is very sad and shell-shocked over Cloud's passing. They are leaning on each other and trying to be there for one another as they process this. The Euphoria cast wants to do something special for Angus to honour him and his life, but it is difficult for them to plan with the SAG strike."