The entertainment industry has lost a bright young talent. Isabelle Tate, an actress known for her role in the “9-1-1: Nashville” pilot, has passed away. She was 23 years old.
Isabelle Tate’s talent agency confirmed the news to People magazine. She died on October 19, 2025. Isabelle Tate was from Nashville, Tennessee. She first studied business at Middle Tennessee State University.
She later returned to her passion for acting. Her very first audition was a success. She landed a role in the pilot episode of “9-1-1: Nashville,” which marked her television debut.
'9-1-1: Nashville' Actress Isabelle Tate Dies at 23 https://t.co/XQOG41jeI7
— People (@people) October 23, 2025
In 2022, Tate shared a personal health journey with the public. She revealed she was diagnosed at age 13 with a progressive neuromuscular disease.
The condition weakened her leg muscles and sometimes required her to use a wheelchair. In her family’s obituary, they asked for donations to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) in her memory.
The official cause of her death has not been released. Some reports have suggested a connection to her known health condition, but this has not been confirmed.
🕊️ '9-1-1: Nashville' rising star Isabelle Tate died shortly after filming an episode. She was 23. https://t.co/UmfjN294kc pic.twitter.com/12ZnYOuUu4
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 23, 2025
Her talent agency released a heartfelt statement. They said they were “deeply saddened and completely heartbroken” by her passing.
On social media, friends and colleagues remembered her as a “fighter” full of life and passion. They noted she never made excuses for her disability.
The producers of “9-1-1: Nashville” announced they will honour her with an on-screen tribute in an upcoming episode. She is remembered as a courageous and promising talent