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Isabelle Tate, 23, dies after appearing in 911 Nashville pilot

Published 23 October 2025

Isabelle Tate, a 23-year-old actress who appeared in the pilot of the new ABC series 911 Nashville, died on October 19 in Tennessee, her talent agency announced. The McCray Agency posted on social media that it was "deeply saddened and completely heartbroken" by her passing. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Tate was credited as Julie in the pilot episode of the Ryan Murphy-produced spinoff, which filmed in June and premiered on October 9. In the episode she appears as an attendee at a bachelorette party who becomes involved in an on-screen incident with a central character. It is not yet clear whether she will appear in additional episodes; her screen credit lists only the pilot.

Her agency and obituary described Tate as a rising performer who had recently returned to acting and who booked the first series she auditioned for. McCray Agency wrote, "I've known Izzy since she was a teenager and she recently returned to acting. She booked the first series she auditioned for, 911 Nashville. She had a wonderful time." Tributes and condolences were shared on social media by colleagues and acquaintances following the announcement.

Born and raised in Nashville, Tate graduated...

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