9-1-1 fans have been left devastated after the shocking death of a major core character.
Warning: Spoilers below for season 8, episode 15, of 9-1-1.
Captain Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause, who has appeared on the show since its inception in 2018, was killed off in the second half of the gripping two-part event that aired on Thursday, April 17.
The two-part thriller saw Bobby and the 118 called to a research lab at the Southern California Institute of Technology, which had become a biohazard after being set on fire. The dire scenario led to Howard ‘Chimney’ Han (Kenneth Choi) contracting a deadly and rare virus, which could only be cured by a single vaccine.
When Chimney managed to get his hands on the cure — thanks to Buck (Oliver Stark) and Athena’s (Angela Bassett) efforts — Bobby hid the truth about his mask breaking so Chimney would take the vaccine for himself. It was revealed that Bobby had also become infected with the deadly virus, and sacrificed himself so Chimney could survive.
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Bobby then said a tearful goodbye to Buck and wife Athena, explaining that Los Angeles was never supposed to be “home.”(He initially traveled there to repent after his family died from an apartment fire he started in Minnesota.)
Taking to social media following his character’s shocking death, Krause posted an open letter via X as he paid tribute to his character and all those involved in bringing him to life.
“I would like to thank Dana Walden, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and [showrunner] Tim Minear for entrusting me with such a complex character over these nine years. It has been my honor to portray Captain Bobby Nash,” he wrote.
“In October 2017, through him, we began tackling topics such as grief, guilt, anger and addiction while exploring his relationship with a higher power, forgiveness and grace. On his path of healing, we watched him join and embrace both his new family at the firehouse and his new family with Athena Grant where he found love and acceptance. We also had plenty of fun along the way. It was a joy.”
Krause also touched on fans of the show feeling sad over the character’s death, describing it as feeling like a “loss.”
“I’ve heard that many fans are upset by this loss and they have a right to be. It is a loss. That said, it was more than a bold creative choice on a bold show. Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice and he was built for this. First responders risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day. His story arc honors them. We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe,” he added.
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Krause also admitted he will “miss” the cast and crew he worked with over the past decade.
“I will miss all my 9-1-1 family. Our incredible crew whose professional excellence is second to none. All the writers who keep pulling rabbits out of hats. All the directors tasked with the same. All the incredible guest cast over the years as well as Jennifer Love Hewitt and the cast in the call center,” Krause wrote. “I will miss my partner, Angela Bassett. Her strength and her sweetness, and us holding hands. We parted ways too soon. Much love.”
