9-1-1: Nashville Star Isabelle Tate Dead at 23, Cause of Death Revealed
9-1-1: Nashville actress Isabelle Tate has died at 23 from a rare neurological disorder, her representatives confirmed. Her family is mourning the sudden loss and has asked for privacy.
Some tough news today. Isabelle Tate, a young actress who just made her TV debut this month, has died. She was 23.
What happened
Entertainment Weekly reports that Tate died on October 19 from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare neurological condition. Her representative, Kim McCray (founder of The McCray Agency), confirmed the cause and said Tate passed away peacefully, while the family is asking for space to grieve.
'She passed away peacefully' and the family 'requests privacy as they deal with this sudden and shocking loss.'
About the condition
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (often shortened to CMT) is not one single illness but a cluster of inherited disorders that damage the peripheral nerves, typically affecting muscles and sensation in the arms and legs. That comes via Mayo Clinic’s description. If the name rings a bell, country star Alan Jackson revealed in 2021 that he lives with CMT, which has since limited his ability to tour.
Her work on 9-1-1: Nashville
Tate appeared in the pilot episode of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville, which aired October 9 — her first television role. The series plans to honor her with an on-screen memorial title card in an upcoming episode. It is the kind of small, respectful gesture TV shows use to mark a loss, and it matters.
How the family would like people to honor her
Instead of flowers, Tate’s family has asked that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association. Her agency also posted a tribute on Instagram, saying she had a wonderful time filming the show and thanking the casting team for their support.
Who she was, beyond the credit
Her obituary paints a picture of someone fiercely alive — 'full of fire, a fighter' — who was musically inclined and happiest around friends and family. It also notes that her sister was her best friend, and her mom was her 'shining beacon of light.' Coming from the people who knew her best, that says a lot.
- Date of passing: October 19
- Age: 23
- Cause: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (rare, inherited nerve disorder)
- Recent work: Pilot episode of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville (aired October 9), her first TV role
- Tribute: Memorial title card planned in a future episode
- In lieu of flowers: Donations to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association