Isabelle Tate cause of death: Actress on show ‘911: Nashville’, Isabelle Adora Tate passed away at the age of 23. Playing the character of Julie in the pilot episode, Tate first appeared on the show earlier this month. However, her talent agent, Kim McCray, released an official statement announcing her death.
It was revealed that Isabelle ‘Izzy’ Tate was suffering from a rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. McCray called her an actress who was “full of fire, a fighter…life of the party” and someone who never made “excuses for the fact that she might have a disability relative to others.”
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a rare neuromuscular disorder which affects the peripheral nerves of the brain and spine, which control the movement of limbs As per the National Library of Medicine, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common hereditary neuropathy, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 2,500 people worldwide.
It gets its name from Jean-Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth, the first to describe the disease in 1886. As per several reports from Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic, several common symptoms include weakness and atrophy in the lower legs and feet, along with high foot arches and hammertoes. Those with this rare condition tend to have poor balance, face difficulty in running, and lose sensation in their hands and feet. Symptoms also include tremors, and loss of control over fine motor skills, and even chronic pain in advanced stages.
The neuromuscular disorder can be studied using nerve conduction studies, genetic testing, and examining the family history. According to Mayo Clinic reports, there is no cure for CMT, but physical therapy, exercise, using orthotic devices, and occupational therapy are advised. In case of severe deformity, doctors opt for surgery to correct the hammertoe or high arches.
Celebrities with CMT
Country music icon Alan Jackson revealed in 2021 that CMT often affects his balance and ability to perform on stage. In fact, Batman actress Julie Newmar, too, has reportedly been using leg braces following her CMT diagnosis. Identified at the age of 16, Paralympic star Anthony Zahn won a bronze at the 2008 Beijing event for cycling.
Who is Isabelle Tate?
Isabelle Tate, a Nashville resident, was seen as a music enthusiast. Author and composer of her own creations, Tate used to spend hours. honing her skill. Dedicated to her craft, 911: Nashville was the first-ever series she auditioned for. Before rediscovering her passion for the performing arts, Tate pursued her degree in business.
Tate, in a 2022 Instagram post, had announced that she was diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular disease at the age of 13. Born on August 8, she was quite vocal when it came to raising awareness for CMT and living with a disorder. She is survived by her mother, Katerina Tate, stepfather Vishnu Jayamohan, father John Daniel Tate and her sister, Daniella. In place of flowers, the family asks that donations in Tate’s memory be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.
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