9-1-1: Nashville‘s Hunter McVey is speaking out after costar Isabelle Tate‘s death at age 23, weeks after their scene together on the show aired.

“I was shocked to hear the news,” McVey, 26, told People in a statement on Thursday, October 23. “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.”

McVey recalled how Tate made his experience on set better, adding, “I was terrified, nervous, and after each take we would get to exchange a couple words which were always supportive from her. I [had] the pleasure of talking with her after the scene and she had such a great energy.”

He concluded: “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

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