‘9-1-1’ Cast Reacts to Bobby’s Shocking Death: ‘You Were, and Still Will Be, Our Leader Always’
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15 “Lab Rats.”]
It looks like the 9-1-1 cast is just as shocked and heartbroken as fans after the Thursday, April 17, episode killed off a major character, Peter Krause‘s Captain Bobby Nash.
The conclusion of a two-parter event, “Contagion,” saw the 118 — Bobby, Hen (Aisha Hinds), and Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody) — rush to keep Chimney (Kenneth Choi) alive while Buck (Oliver Stark), Athena (Angela Bassett), and Karen (Tracie Thoms) tracked down the scientist with the only dose of the anti-viral. But after it was delivered, with a little evading of the FBI and military, and the evacuation began, Bobby locked himself in the lab and revealed he, too, had been exposed. However, he knew there was only one dose, so he kept quiet … and had an utterly heartbreaking goodbye with Buck and then his wife Athena.
After the episode aired, the cast took to social media to react to the shocking episode and also share messages of love for Peter Krause.
“My Dear Friend Peter, we miss you at work with us everyday. You were, and still will be, our leader always,” Oliver Stark wrote in the caption alongside a photo of Krause then one of him with him on Instagram.
Choi also shared photos, of himself and Krause, on Instagram. “Peter Krause, you are the classiest guy, the most talented of actors, and the loveliest human being. THANK YOU, PK. Love You Pal,” he wrote.
Aisha Hinds called this “an extremely TOUGH one” in a post on X and shared a couple of Instagram stories. “Shattered,” she wrote in one, then in another, alongside a photo of Bobby and Athena’s hands separated by glass, “Love you Pete…”
Jennifer Love Hewitt (who plays Maddie) wrote in an Instagram story, “I have no words. I couldn’t say goodbye because you are the best. I love you Peter. Thanks for always being a light and for your hugs that could change a day for the better everytime.”
See those posts below.
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I cried the whole last 15 minutes of the episode! We will never forget you!
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This was like losing a love one. I wasn’t ready for the loss. I don’t know about Season 9.
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I've cried for hours. I don't know why 911 cut their throatts that way. I think that will be there down fall. He can't be replaced.
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Im finishing the season and im not watching season 9 I'm done tim minear has brokoken my heart into millions of pieces.
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As far as I'm concerned season 8 doesn't exist and I haven't watched any of the episodes and never will. Season 7 ended perfectly in my eyes. Time to cancel 9-1-1 and make a 9-1-1 Hawaii instead.
Same with Chicago Med season 10. From the storyline I read from season 10 episode 1 I knew I was done with the show. The more storylines that have come in season 10 made me glad I've not watched it. Season 9 ended perfectly. Time for Chicago Med to be cancelled because the writers suck.
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😭waaaa👶
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Why why. You ruined it
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I just cried. He was the best captain. The show will not be the same without him. Im just in shock. I wasn't even expecting this.
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I honestly expected the Bobby death scene when it happened. It really was the perfect ending to his character’s life. It was heavily foreshadowed in the prior episode where “Bobby” ran back to save a baby. Well written, and well acted
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I haven't cried this hard since Melinda's husband Jim was killed off on ghost whisperer yet at least Jim stayed on the show, but this!....this is devastating and I've decided I'm done with 911
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I am in total shock and dismay! After seeing Tim Minear's post about why I understand, but I for one (and there are MANY others) miss Peter Krause already!
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I was beyond shocked. I couldn't believe it was happening. Mr. Krause, is a wonderful actor and I have deeply appreciated him since the Parenthood days. Thank you for your contribution to our viewing pleasure.
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I cried, he will e so missed, can’t imagine the show continuing without Peter, the heart & soul of the show.❤️
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This was not what I had expected. Very sad loss for the show as he was the backbone. I don’t know if the show will survive this loss, I know I am not sure if I will continue watching. Not a smart move!!😢❤️
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ABC gave 911 rebirth, after Fox killed it, they brought it back bigger and better than ever. The loss was great, I personally was shocked!! Before, I make my mind up not to watch, I will give ABC a chance to continue the work, they have been doing, since they brought it back.
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Not at all happy about this story line! Why did they write Peter out of 911. Did he want to leave then that's OK. But I loved him in this part!
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Was shocked! Was not expecting that. It took all my strength not to sit and cry. But sure had a lump in my throat. He definitely will be missed on here.
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Didn't see it coming and I am totally heartbroken of the captain leaving the show 😔
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I think they not only killed off Bobby but the show as well
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I hate the fact that Bobby Nash will not be part of the show anymore. He was the glue that held everyone together, they were a family and held each other up. There has been so much tragedy in this show among other actors so why take Bobby, he is the main character I don’t think I will watch anymore after it is finalized.
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How could you do that to all of us. He's one of the most important characters. I'm so disappointed that they chose to kill off his character. His acting was heart breaking. It felt like we were watching a friend die in front of us. I don't think the show will be the same.
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As someone else said…. Please for the love of everything good in the world make this a very bad dream. Can’t have this show without the Cap. To Peter we love you and what you brought to this show. I loved seeing your character grow as a person and lead his team without fail.
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It was very sad to see Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) leave the show. I love watching the show and the fantastic cast members but without Bobby I don't know if the show's going to be the same because I feel he was the main character. Peter Krause is a great actor and he will be missed by many of his fans. Good luck Mr Peter Krause in the future to come ahead for you
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Well, that wraps it up for me. I'm not watching 9-1-1 anymore. Final season.
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I was shocked and heartbroken. I cried and on May 1st I will be sobbing! I thought it wasn't true with posts before this aired! Missing Bobby! 😢😭
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Completely devastated. I think they made a huge mistake. In a world full of tragedy, Bobby's character was always a light, a symbol of hope. Peter Krause gave outstanding, heartfelt performances year after year. He overcame so much personal loss and so the ending doesn't seem believable. Truly heartbroken 💔 😭
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I hated it Bobby made the show and there was still so much they could have done with him. Hate that they did this. Fearing this may be the end of 911 and I so love this show
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I was in shock, The show will not be the same. Sort of like the ending of 911 Lonestar but the captain survived
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I think,it stinks. He was the glue that held this show together
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Devasted show will not be the same. I was crying like a baby.
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I was absolutely shocked. I cried so bad during the episode. I have never cried like that for a show or a movie. The scene was so intense. I don’t know if the show will be the same without Bobby as the captain. He will surely be missed from the show.
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This really hurt. His tv character was helping to keep us calmer. His presence gave me hope that heroes would be there to help when things got really bad. Yes, it's just a tv show, but what else can we hold on to when the people who are supposed to be protecting us are attacking instead. I think I'll skip Season 9.
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Devastated
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I think it's a government cover-up. He's not really dead. They have to have someone who has it so they can make antidotes. He's coming back because if not I don't think I can watch the show anymore. 😢😢
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Think you made a big mistake. Must be another to handle this. Wrong just wrong. His experience alone has been beneficial for this show. Hate change. Why fix what is NOT broken?
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I watch 911 always in reruns. I am sorry that Bobby the captain is gone. I really sad. Not sure if I will be able to watch the show anymore. The players were a comple group and made the show
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It's a TV show. Get over it!
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Shut up
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I’m not very happy that Bobby was killed off.
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Heartbreaking and UNNECESSARY. I'm just hoping Bobby Nash had a twin he didn't know about. I hear twins often like the same things and chose the same professions. Maybe Bobby Nash's twin is a fireman in maybe...Nashville!
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It sucks
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I kept thinking maybe the 2 other lab techs or maybe even the crazy one would be able to recreate the cure and get him fixed up...I cried. I cried for Chim and then I cried all over again for Bobby. RIP
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I was not ready for that at all
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It was horrible and shocking! Why would they do that??? Gone, and not even by fire! Not sure I will continue watching.
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The sad part is ur gonna lose your show from that, this better be a bad nightmare from athena or something
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People need to stop this childish "I'm not watching this (or whatever show) because whatever happened isn't what they wanted so they're gonna take their toys and go home. For Pete's sake (no oun intended), this is a scripted drama, and no one is going to like every single thing that happens! Grow up kids! These announced threats are stupid!!!
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That may be but the show will never be the same with out Bobby as the Cap.
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Shut up FOR PETE'S SAKES
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