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William Rush: Waterloo Road Actor and Son of Coronation Street's Debbie Rush Dies Aged 31

Debbie Rush, actress who played Anna Windass on Coronation Street , announced on Instagram on December 18 that her son William Rush, actor , died on December 17.
A former child actor, William Rush trained at the Manchester School of Acting and played Josh Stevenson on Waterloo Road, also appearing in Grange Hill, Shameless, Casualty, Vera, and The X Factor.
His mother said organ donor William Rush `has given hope and life to other families` and wrote he `will always be loved, always missed, and forever in our hearts`.
Colleagues and fans reacted with tributes including Sally Dynevor, Jack P Shepherd, Katie McGlynn, and Chelsee Healey, while William leaves parents Debbie and Andrew and siblings Poppy and Tom.
The death occurred just days before Christmas, and the family have not disclosed the cause of death, which remains publicly unknown.

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Coronation Street star Debbie Rush mourns death of son age 31

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Waterloo Road Actor William Rush Has Died, Aged 31

The tragic news was announced by William's mum, fellow actor Debbie Rush.

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William Rush, famed for playing gay Waterloo Road character, dies aged 31

Actor William Rush, who played gay schoolboy Josh Stevenson in BBC soap Waterloo Road, has died aged 31, his mother has announced. Actress Debbie Rush, who is best known for playing Anna Windass on ITV soap Coronation Street, announced the death of her son on Instagram earlier today (18 December). “Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on 17th December. As a family, our hearts are completely broken, and there are no words that can truly c…

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