9-1-1: Nashville is set to honor Isabelle Tate. The 23-year-old actress suddenly passed away on October 19, just 10 days after the ABC procedural made its premiere. Entertainment Weekly reports a memorial title card will air during the Thursday, October 30 episode, “Bad Case of the Blues,” in tribute to Tate’s time on the show. She appeared in the pilot episode.
Key Takeaways
- Isabelle Tate’s scene with Blue on 9-1-1: Nashville.
- The actress’ cause of death.
- The request Tate’s family has made to those who’d like to honor the actress’ memory.
Who did Isabelle Tate play on 9-1-1: Nashville?
Tate’s unnamed character had a small but memorable moment with Blue (Hunter McVey) in the series premiere. The actress played a young woman in a wheelchair who was trying to enjoy Blue’s performance as Captain Smoke Show. She was rudely referred to as “hot wheels” by a woman blocking her view. Noticing the disrespect, Blue decided to give Tate’s character a lap dance, despite it being against the strip club’s rules. In a flash, the young woman’s night improved dramatically. You can check out her performance below.
The actress’ representation, McCray Agency, shared on Instagram that 9-1-1: Nashville was the first series she had auditioned for. Booking the role was supposed to be just the beginning of her return to performing. The agency thanked the casting team for hiring Tate, second assistant director Lora Sorrentino for making the actress’ set experience a good one, and stated Tate had a “wonderful time” filming for the premiere.
Tate Died of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Tate had been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary condition that causes nerve damage mainly in the arms and legs. CMT can make it difficult to walk. Symptoms included numbness, burning, tingling, or loss of temperature sensation in the hands and feet, as well as weakness in the foot and lower leg muscles. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the disease is not fatal; however, there are rare cases where CMT can affect the muscles needed for breathing. The JHM states this is especially dangerous at night.
In lieu of flowers, the actress’ family is asking anyone who’d like to make a donation in Tate’s name to do so through the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association. The organization supports “the development of new treatments for CMT, to improve the quality of life for people with CMT, and, ultimately, to find a cure.”
