William Rush was an English actor best known for playing Josh Stevenson on the BBC drama Waterloo Road, and he sadly died in December 2025 at the age of 31.

Who William Rush Was

  • William Edward Rush was born on 6 July 1994 in England and worked as both an actor and singer‑songwriter.
  • He was the son of actress Debbie Rush, who played Anna Windass in Coronation Street for around a decade.

William Rush on Waterloo Road

  • Rush played Josh Stevenson, the son of teacher Tom Clarkson, in the school drama Waterloo Road from 2009 to 2013.
  • His character’s storylines included teenage relationships, family tension and coming to terms with his sexuality, which made him a memorable part of the show’s later 2000s/early‑2010s run.

Other Acting And TV Work

  • Before Waterloo Road, he appeared in British series such as Grange Hill, Shameless, Drop Dead Gorgeous and The Street in smaller roles.
  • After leaving Waterloo Road he guest‑starred in shows like Casualty, Coronation Street and Vera, and took part in The X Factor in 2016, reaching the six‑chair challenge stage.

His Death And Recent News

  • In mid‑December 2025, his family announced that William Rush had died at the age of 31, with his mother sharing the news in an emotional Instagram post.
  • Reports note that the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, but his family highlighted his choice to be an organ donor and described him as a loving and selfless person.

Fan And Media Reaction

  • Since the announcement, tributes have circulated in entertainment news and on social media, with many Waterloo Road viewers remembering him for bringing warmth and vulnerability to Josh Stevenson.
  • Articles and short video segments from outlets such as the BBC and USA Today have framed his passing as a significant loss for fans of 2000s and 2010s British teen drama.

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