Does Howard 'Chimney' Han die in 9-1-1? Details from the ABC procedural drama, explored

The 7.9 IMDb-rated procedural drama 9-1-1 became talk of the town soon after its release in January 2018. It is always intriguing to see how first responders tackle a crisis and handle risky situations with patience. In 9-1-1, we get to see the lives of the first responders of Los Angeles.

Each character of the thrilling series brings out the tension that comes with the job. Among the many intriguing characters who steal the show is Howard ‘Chimney’ Han, the valiant firefighter and paramedic. Despite several near-death encounters in the line of duty, Howard does not die. He survives all such encounters in 9-1-1.

How does Howard ‘Chimney’ Han survive in 9-1-1?

From the very first season, it can be seen that Howard faces many near-death situations. From getting stabbed multiple times to getting impaled by a rebar through his head, it cannot be denied that Howard is definitely a lucky person to survive attacks that are definitely not for the faint of heart.

However, he survives every time, despite facing dangerous situations. He is never scared of challenges. It cannot be denied that the line of work that Howard ‘Chimney’ Han chose is not an easy one.

The closest he came to death was when he got infected with CCHF. In the eighth season, it seemed that he would die from the disease. However, he survives, this time because of Bobby.

Bobby’s death becomes a crucial turning point for Howard. Through the many dangerous situations that he goes through, 9-1-1 depicts the dangers of his line of work in a realistic manner. This adds a layer of intrigue to the series.

It cannot be denied that Howard is a comedic genius. His nature and humor-laced dialogues in the series add value to show. Hence, if he truly dies someday in the series, fans will definitely not be happy.

In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kenneth Choi, who plays the role of Howard in the series, speaks about his feelings after Bobby’s death in 9-1-1. He says,

“I was sobbing. I mean, I f---ing filmed it and I was still sobbing uncontrollably with my friend for like three or four minutes to the point where I started to laugh at myself, because it was uncontrollable sobbing. I was laughing at myself saying, 'I don't know what is happening! I know this isn’t real! Why am I acting like this?' But it was devastating to me.”

While discussing how Howard feels after losing a friend in the series, he adds,

“Chimney is devastated. It's not just the loss of his captain. It's not just the loss of a colleague. It's not just the loss of a friend. He has taken on the burden of incredible guilt because he knows that Bobby sacrificed himself to give Chimney the one dose of the vaccine.”

Characters from long-running TV shows often become so close to the audience that their deaths feel personal. Although Howard is not dead, the death of Bobby has created a layer of sadness in the series and amongst the fans as well.

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