William Rush (right) played Josh Stevenson (left) on the BBC show Waterloo Road. (BBC/Getty)
William Rush (right) played Josh Stevenson (left) on the BBC show Waterloo Road. (BBC/Getty)
Actor William Rush plays gay schoolboy Josh Stevenson in the BBC drama waterloo roadpassed away at the age of 31, his mother announced.
Debbie Rush, an actress best known for playing Anna Windass in the ITV drama coronation streetannounced the death of his son. Instagram Early morning today (December 18th).
“Our beautiful baby boy, William, passed away on December 17th. As a family, our hearts are completely broken and there are no words that can truly express the depth of our loss,” she wrote.
“Even in our darkest moments, William gave us the most precious gift. Through being an organ donor, he gave hope and life to other families and cared for others to the very end. His kindness and love will forever be part of his legacy.”
Rush asked for privacy as the family “works through this unimaginable grief.”
“William will always be loved, missed and forever in our hearts,” she wrote, ending with the hashtag “#BeKind.” His cause of death has not been made public.
William Rush is best known for playing Josh Stevenson in the movies. waterloo road He appeared in series 5 to 8 from 2009 to 2013, for a total of 69 episodes.
This young character is involved in a powerful storyline in which he realizes he is gay before entering into a relationship with gay student Nate Gurney (played by Scott Haining).
Josh also became addicted to marijuana and was later diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Rush also appeared in other British soaps and dramas. coronation street, grange hill, casualtiesand bella. He appeared in an episode of the popular British comedy-drama. shamelessand his last known role was in the ABC drama friday on my mind In 2017.
Many British stars have joined their compatriots in mourning the death of Debbie Rush’s son. coronation street Star Shobna Gulati said: “Sending love to you all. I am so sorry and my deepest condolences.”
“Thinking of you all and sending lots of love,” he added. collieTina O’Brien.
He added: “So terrible to read about Debbie. Shocking news. Thinking of you all.” celebrity brother The winner, Jack P. Shepard, is legendary. coronation street Actress Sally Dynevor wrote: “Oh Debbie, so shocked to hear this news. Sending you so much love. What a beautiful boy he was.”
On social media, Rush’s treatment of Josh and the character’s coming out story were praised.
“I don’t know if other British gays were into it, but waterloo road “I was a teenager and I was so sad to hear that William Rush, who played Josh Stevenson, has passed away,” wrote journalist George Griffiths.
“I still remember watching Josh’s coming out story and being so scared when I was 14 years old. I send my love to his family.”
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