Peter Krause Reacts to Shocking ‘9-1-1’ Death: ‘It Is a Loss’
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 15 “Lab Rats.”]
After Peter Krause‘s character, Bobby Nash, was killed off 9-1-1 in a shocking Season 8 twist, the actor released a statement reacting to the storyline.
“I would like to thank Dana Walden, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear for entrusting me with such a complex character over these nine years,” he began, via Variety, referencing the show’s run that began on Fox and then moved to ABC in 2024. “It has been my honor to portray Captain Bobby Nash.”
The statement continued, “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 (Angela Bassett) where he found love and acceptance. We also had plenty of fun along the way. It was a joy.”
Nash died when his character was exposed to a deadly super strain of CCHF (Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever) and he sacrificed the last dose of antiviral to Chimney (Kenneth Choi). His arc ended after an emotional scene with Athena, followed by a haunting moment where he lifted his hands up in prayer before dying.
“Humbled by working in step with our technical advisor, Chief Mike Bowman, and real firefighters, I wish to thank you all for helping me bring a sense of dignity and realism to the character in our larger-than-life emergency landscape,” Krause continued. “Your kind and complimentary words have meant the world to me.”
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He added, “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. Our show is incredibly difficult to make at times with long hours, challenging stunts and elaborate disasters. We couldn’t do it without each other.”
The actor went on to thank those working in “every department” and the teams at ABC, 20th Television, and Fox. “I will miss all my 9-1-1 family,” he said. “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. I will miss my partner, Angela Bassett. Her strength and her sweetness, and us holding hands. We parted ways too soon. Much love.”
He concluded by adding, “Tim Minear and Brad Buecker, you’ve been my pillars and are two of the best in the business. I will miss you both. Finally, I will miss my beloved and unruly children of the 118. Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Oliver Stark, Ryan Guzman and Anirudh Pisharody: this is a tough goodbye. Stay unruly, but be professional and get the job done. Misfit heroes need each other. That’s how we do it at our firehouse. Pass it along to the next new guy. This has been one wild adventure. I thank you all, with all my heart.”
Krause also appeared on the Friday, April 18, episode of Good Morning America to address Bobby’s death. “It would come as no surprise to the viewing audience that Bobby chooses to save Chimney and stoically contains himself in the lab,” he said. “He was willing to sacrifice himself so that others could see another day. And I will miss everybody dearly. This was my workplace, for eight years, eight seasons. And I am really going to miss everybody: Angela and the fire team and the crew.”
He then reiterated how much he’ll miss working with Bassett and said he’ll never “have a relationship like that on TV” ever again.
This isn’t the last of Peter Krause on the procedural, though. Despite his character’s death, Minear promised TV Insider that the boss will return in some form (like a dream, flashback, or hallucination). And it’s going to happen before the end of Season 8 this spring.
“You’re going to see him before the end of the season,” Minear confirmed. “You’re going to see him in some of those ways that you have enumerated.” However, he added, “I don’t want to mislead anyone. He’s dead.”
Were you shocked that Peter Krause’s character was killed off 9-1-1? Share your reactions in the comments below.
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You say he's dead. Well now the show is dead to me. The heart and soul of 118 is gone. You have ripped the fans hearts out too many times...this is the last straw.
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I agree!! I think the show will go downhill since the loss of Bobby Nash. he was the backbone of the 118, I cant imagine the show survivng without him ......
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I know i will not watch anymore. I love them all but Bobby was my favorite.
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Personally I feel that the producers and writers such as, Minear, made a huge mistake. Such a major and important part of the show is a loss.
I’ve been a fan since the start. This is just bad decision making. I won’t be watching anymore.
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I agree 💯 this broke my heart. I’ve been a fan from S1E1 also. I will not watch another episode from this day forward. Forget flashbacks hallucinations etc that’s just dumb and giving false hope that he may not be dead. You guys just shot yourself in the foot and shot the show to hell. You’ll see when the ratings go down and ABC drops you. PEACE OUT IM DONE!!
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This is horrible! YES, in reality First Responders die as heroes - I understand that, I'm certain we all do ... but, especially in the environment we are forced to live in now, I don't watch t.v. shows for reality - I, and I believe most others, watch for escape from reality! How could you kill such a wonderful character when we are all suffering in reality! It will be too sad to continue to watch ... hope you are happy with your VERY WRONG choice.
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This is the worst decision ever millions of people are going to stop watching 9-1-1 because of this
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Can’t believe peter did this to all of us this is the last straw im protesting and starting a riot we need him too be brought back we dont care how but millions of people will stop watching this.
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Why did they do this
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Because of the L&O shows, I always tape 911 and watch it on Saturday. I don’t know how I’m going to watch it. I still remember Peter unexpectedly dying in Six Feet Under and I don’t think I ever got over that! He was the star. You don’t kill off a main, much loved character, and expect the show to go on. Spare me the ghost episodes, please. Bad move.
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Love how you warn people about spoilers at the beginning of the article but yet you post that he dies in the title so people get spoilers before even clicking on it. Maybe post the article as main character dies here's the actors thoughts. Then if people want spoilers they click on the article instead of getting pissed off at your company for putting it in the title less then 24 hours after the episode aired.
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This is what I came to say. Like WTF...I didn't even get to watch it. It only aired 15 hours ago and it's already spoiled for me.
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Btw you could of just had him left like Eddie, also why such a horrible death.
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how could you wtf!
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As big a mistake as killing Bobby off on Dallas.
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Even though I do understand why this was done, and even though we should continue to watch to support the rest of the cast, I can't. Bobby made the show. I don't want to watch it and seeing him in someone's dreams, or an hallucination, or even a reference to him. I admit I cried like a baby. I think you should just have cancelled the show, because if people feel like I do, they won't watch it. Big mistake - it WAS a great show; now it is nothing.
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Maybe Ravi could of died but not bobby
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F this
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Losing Captain Bobby Nash was heartbreaking to us at home as it is to his crew. We don’t know how to feel about the show now. I love every character and loved the 118 family. I loved the way Bobby was just the best at everything and always was a hero. In a way he is the hero we look for in our own lives. To see him die was really hard and our hearts are broken at home. Much Love to all the 118 house who have to navigate moving on without special Captain Bobby Nash.
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By killing Bobby, you killed the show...how creative! Peter Krause's comments portray him as a gracious gentleman. I would have been ok if it had been Krause's decision, to pursue other projects. I think there's something else going on- differences over salary, personal issues, wanting to replace the character by some "favored" actor...who knows. Whatever it was, you will definitely lose a lot fo fans over this wretched decision.
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Done with the show. They could have killed off anyone but Bobby. 💔
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Bad decision for the show. Heartbreaking. Downhill from here.
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I cried all the way till the end 😭
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I totally think it was a HUGE MISTAKE to kill him off. He was the backbone of the show. Not to put any of the others at a lower level though. Not going to be the same.
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I was heart broken to see the captain die, he was a true Hero. I have read some of the other remarks that people are saying that they would not be watching the show because of his passing but think of the crew they need our support too. Time heals all.
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I am totally PISSED that Peter will no longer be a part of the show after this season. I took the leaving of Eddy, but nothing hurt like the loss of Bobby. 🤬🤬🤬🤬
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9-1-1 has lost everything be killing off peter/ bobby
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