Inquest details revealed for actor William Rush who died age 31

The Waterloo Road and X Factor star was found unconscious at home, as reported by the BBC.

William Rush, 31, who played schoolboy Josh Stevenson in Waterloo Road, died on 17 December at Salford Royal Hospital.

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William Rush in 2010 | Getty Images

The BBC reported that a witness statement by senior police coroner's officer Marcheta Hogan to the inquest opening at Bolton Coroner's Court on Tuesday said there were no suspicious circumstances in Rush's death.

His mother - Coronation Street star Debbie Rush confirmed his death via social mediaplaceholder image
His mother - Coronation Street star Debbie Rush confirmed his death via social media | Getty Images

Bury-born Rush appeared in 168 episodes of Waterloo Road between 2009 and 2013.

William Rush auditioned for ITV talent show The X Factor in 2016, and made it as far as the "six-chair challenge".

His mother - former Coronation Street actress Debbie Rush, said: "There are no words that can truly capture the depth of our loss."

She also paid tribute to her son's decision to become an organ donor before he died.

"Even in our darkest moment, William gave the most precious gift of all," she said.

"His kindness and love will forever be part of his legacy."

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