She faced life with courage most people only dream of. Now, the world is mourning Isabelle Tate — a 23-year-old actress who passed away from a rare nerve disorder, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
Just months before her death, Isabelle had returned to acting, landing a heartfelt role in ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville. “She brought joy to everyone on set,” said her co-star Hunter McVey. “Her energy was pure light.”
Born in Nashville, Isabelle filled her short life with passion — writing songs, helping animals, and inspiring others who lived with invisible illnesses. Diagnosed at 13, she often said her wheelchair gave her “freedom, not limits.” Her family called her “full of fire,” a spirit that never dimmed even through pain.
As loved ones prepare to say goodbye, donations in her name are going to help others battling CMT.
Her story reminds us all: life’s beauty isn’t measured by its length, but by how deeply we live it.
