{"id":323024,"date":"2025-12-18T15:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/323024\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:55:09","slug":"coronation-street-stars-tv-actor-son-31-dies-a-week-before-christmas-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/323024\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street star’s TV actor son, 31, dies a week before Christmas | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"Editorial
\n\t\tDebbie played Anna Windass in the show (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

Coronation Street<\/a>\u2019s Debbie Rush has revealed her son has died, just a week before Christmas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Debbie, who is 59, is best known for playing Anna Windass<\/a> in the ITV<\/a> soap from 2008-2018.<\/p>\n

The star confirmed on her Instagram<\/a> that her son William, 31, died on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

In a moving post, the actress wrote: \u2018Our 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 capture the depth of our loss.<\/p>\n

\u2018Even in our darkest moment, William gave the most precious gift of all. Through being an organ donor, he has given hope and life to other families, thinking of others right to the very end. His kindness and love will forever be part of his legacy.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Anna
\n\t\tDebbie played the role of Anna Windass, mum to Gary Windass (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Television
\n\t\tWilliam played the role of Josh in Waterloo Road (Picture: BBC\/Shed Productions)<\/p>\n

\u2018We 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.\u2019<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s son William played the role of Josh Stevenson in Waterloo Road<\/a> from 2009-2013.<\/p>\n

The character was the son of Tom Clarkson, who died after falling from the school roof.<\/p>\n

The character endured a lot during his time at the school, from realising that he\u2019s gay to a cannabis addiction. This led to him being diagnosed with schizophrenia.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Television
\n\t\tJosh\u2019s dad Tom died when he fell from the school roof (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n

Josh left Waterloo Road in 2013. He moved to Manchester to work at a call centre, and did not return for Tom\u2019s memorial.<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Corrie character Anna is the mum of Gary Windass, who is played by Mikey North.<\/p>\n

In 2016, Anna was part of a storyline that saw her recover after getting her legs burnt in a car explosion.<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Anna
\n\t\tAnna was part of many dramatic Corrie storylines (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n

That same year, Pat Phelan returned to Weatherfield and ended up marrying Eileen Grimshaw. Anna suspected that Phelan was responsible for many crimes, but could never prove the allegations.<\/p>\n

When Phelan framed Anna for pushing Seb off his ladder in 2017, she was convicted of attempted murder. Time behind bars only lasted four months for Anna, as the police discovered Phelan had murdered four people.<\/p>\n

Anna was released, and quickly learnt that Phelan was on the run. His life ended when Anna stabbed him. She then left Weatherfield for a new life elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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