'9-1-1: Nashville' actor Isabelle Tate dies at 23 after battling rare neurological disease

Isabelle Tate, a 23-year-old actor on ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” died Sunday (Oct. 19), according to her obituary. Tate was known for playing Julie in the pilot episode of the Ryan Murphy spinoff, which aired on October 6, 2025. Struggling with rare neurological disease Tate had a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic neurological disorder that affects the nerves that control muscles. The disease left her wheelchair-bound and affected not only her legs but also internal organs, including the heart and lungs. Her agent told TMZ: “Isabelle suffered from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a rare progressive neuromuscular disease. Because of the disease, Tate basically gave up on her dream of acting… until she got the ‘9-1-1’ role – her first big booking which was just perfect for her.” First major acting role Tate played Julie in “9-1-1: Nashville,” appearing in the pilot alongside stars LeAnn Rimes, Chris O’Donnell, Michael Provost, Jessica Capshaw and Kimberly Williams-Paisley. The episode was filmed in June and aired in early October. The third episode of the series will be broadcast on October 23. Tributes from her agency The McCray Agency, who represented Tate, posted on Instagram: “We are deeply saddened and completely saddened to share that Isabelle Tate passed away on October 19th. I’ve known Izzy since she was a teenager and she recently returned to acting. She booked the first audition for 1 amazing series – Nash – 9 time.” Personal life and legacy Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Tate graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with an undergraduate degree in business. She enjoyed visiting animal shelters and writing and recording music with friends. She is survived by her mother, Katerina Kazakos Tate; stepfather, Vishnu Jayamohan; father, John Daniel Tate; and sister, Daniella Tate. A funeral service will be held on October 24 in Brentwood, Tennessee.