Isabelle Tate cause of death: 9-1-1 Nashville actress dead at 23

Actor Isabelle Tate has died aged 23.

Tate, who had recently appeared as Julie in the series premiere episode on 9-1-1: Nashville on October 9, secured her career-launching role after her first audition for a television series.

The up-and-coming actor had been open about her diagnosis of progressive neuromuscular disease, a condition that degenerates and weakens muscles, nerves and the connections between.

In an obituary to the late actor, Tate was remembered as someone who was “full of fire” and “wanted to change the world”.

“Isabelle was full of fire, a fighter, never once making excuses for the fact that she might have a disability relative to others,” the obituary said.

“She was also quite musically inclined, often spending hours writing and recording songs with friends and even publishing a few.”

“What she loved the most though was spending time with family and friends, always the life of the party,” it continues. “Her sister was her best friend and her mom was her shining beacon of light.”

9-1-1: Nashville costar Hunter McVey told People that he was “shocked” to learn of Tate’s death, celebrating her as someone who “brought joy to a lot of people”.

“I was shocked to hear the news,” McVey told the outlet.

“I didn’t know Isabelle prior to filming, but I couldn’t have asked for someone better to work with on one of my first ever days on set.”

“I was terrified, nervous, and after each take we would get to exchange a couple words which were always supportive from her.

“I got the pleasure of talking with her after the scene and she had such a great energy.

“You could tell she brought joy to a lot of people. I’m thankful I got a chance to work with Isabelle and that a part of her will live on forever in the pilot episode of 9-1-1 Nashville. Prayers for her family.”

In 2022, Tate took to social media to share details about her diagnosis and the toll it took on her body and spirit.

“This has been a difficult journey for me because having to accept help and surrender to the progression of this condition has been extremely hard,” she wrote on Instagram.

“While I was trying to come to terms with this, I really did find that I lost myself in certain ways. I hated that it was not only breaking me down physically, but I was allowing it to also break down my spirit.”

“I would’ve never expected something like this to happen to me, as most of us wouldn’t. I don’t know why these were the cards I was dealt in life, but I can’t change it so I’m choosing to embrace it and not let it define me.”

Tate’s management, McCray Agency, shared the obiturary online, revealing the actor passed on October 19.

An official cause of death has not yet been announced.