Joshua Bassett Says He Nearly Died After Olivia Rodrigo Released ‘Drivers License’

Joshua Bassett is speaking publicly about the near-fatal health crisis he experienced last year as public scrutiny over his private life reached a fever pitch. The actor, best known for his role on the Disney+ series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” spent much of 2021 amid a frenzy of media speculation following the release of his co-star Olivia Rodrigo’s breakout smash, “Drivers License.” Many fans believe the song was an ode to a real-life, behind-the-scenes romance between Bassett and Rodrigo, and their subsequent breakup. Advertisement Though Rodrigo has never clarified the inspiration behind “Drivers License,” that didn’t stop… Read Full Article