William Rush, best known for his role on the BBC teen drama “Waterloo Road,” has died at 31.
His mother, British actress Debbie Rush, announced his death in an Instagram post on Dec. 17. She did not provide a cause of death.
“As a family, our hearts are completely broken, and there are no words that can truly capture the depth of our loss,” the “Coronation Street” star wrote. “We kindly ask that our privacy be respected as we navigate this unimaginable grief. William will always be loved, always missed, and forever in our hearts.”
Rush revealed that William was an organ donor. “He has given hope and life to other families, thinking of others right to the very end,” she wrote. “His kindness and love will forever be part of his legacy.”
William, who played Josh Stevenson on “Waterloo Road,” trained at the Manchester School of Acting before landing his breakthrough role on the show.
William Rush was the son of popular British actress Debbie Rush (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)Getty Images
He appeared in 70 episodes of the series from 2009 to 2013. His TV credits also included guest appearances on “Grange Hill,” “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” and “The Street.” In 2014, he appeared in an episode of “Coronation Street,” a soap opera that featured his mother in the cast.
Beyond acting, William pursued music and auditioned for the 13th season of the British “X Factor” in 2016. His final television role was in the 2017 drama mini-series “Friday on My Mind,” according to his IMDb page.
Meanwhile, Debbie is best known for “Coronation Street,” “Inside No. 9,” and “Salvage.”
