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9-1-1's Captain Bobby Nash Dies in Heart-Wrenching Finale

10/10/2025

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Captain Bobby Nash, portrayed by Peter Krause, dies in the season 8 finale of 9-1-1 after contracting Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever during a biolab explosion while saving Chimney, dying behind glass after saying goodbye.
His death affects Station 118, leading to tributes in season 9, including naming the station in his honor.
Showrunner Tim Minear stated that Bobby's death was a creative decision to highlight the stakes of first responders' work.

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Story summary

Captain Bobby Nash, portrayed by Peter Krause, dies in the season 8 finale of 9-1-1 after contracting Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever during a biolab explosion while saving Chimney, dying behind glass after saying goodbye.
His death affects Station 118, leading to tributes in season 9, including naming the station in his honor.
Showrunner Tim Minear stated that Bobby's death was a creative decision to highlight the stakes of first responders' work.