"9-1-1: NASHVILLE" TV SERIES STAR ISABELLE TATE DIES AT 23
Actress Isabelle Tate, aged 23, has died. Her passing was confirmed to have occurred on October 19, 2025

Early Life & Background
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Isabelle “Izzy” Tate was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a business degree.
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She was known for her musical inclinations and for being deeply caring, volunteering with animals and embracing life despite challenges. Her obituary described her as “full of fire, a fighter, never once making excuses for the fact that she might have a disability relative to others.”
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From her early teens, she lived with a progressive neuromuscular condition: she wrote in 2022 that at age 13 she was diagnosed with a disease that “weakens my leg muscles over time,” and later accepted that she needed to use a wheelchair sometimes.
Career Milestone
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Isabelle earned a role in the pilot episode of the new TV series 9‑1‑1: Nashville, playing a character named “Julie”. It was her first series-booking, and the episode had just aired (on October 9, 2025) prior to her passing.
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Colleagues on set remembered her warmth and supportive spirit. For example, co-star Hunter McVey said: “You could tell she brought joy to a lot of people.”
Cause of Death & Condition
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Her talent agency, McCray Agency, announced that Isabelle died of a rare form of Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease (CMT) — an inherited neurological disorder that causes nerve damage, especially affecting arms and legs.
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The agency stated she “passed away peacefully” and the family asked for privacy. It was also requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth Association.
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While earlier reports said the cause hadn’t been confirmed, the agency’s communication has now made clear the underlying condition was the rare neurological disorder.
Legacy & Tribute

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Her passing comes at a very early point in what promised to be a blossoming career in acting and the creative arts.
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The show 9-1-1: Nashville plans to honour her memory with a tribute—including a memorial title card—during an upcoming episode.
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Her obituary emphasised her love of life, her resilience in the face of disability, and her devotion to family and friends. She is survived by her mother Katerina Kazakos Tate, father John Daniel Tate, step-father Vishnu Jayamohan and sister Daniella Tate.
Final Thoughts
Isabelle Tate’s story is both tragic and inspiring. While her life was cut short, she made a meaningful impact in a few short years — not only as an actor but as someone who chose to embrace life fully despite a progressive disability. Her courage and vibrancy will be remembered by those who worked with her and those whose lives she touched.
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