No, Chris Tate was not always in a wheelchair. His use of a wheelchair was a direct consequence of a life-altering event that occurred during his portrayal.
The Incident That Led to Wheelchair Use
Prior to a tragic incident, Chris Tate was not depicted as using a wheelchair. It was a plane crash in 1993 that irrevocably changed his physical condition. This devastating accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, necessitating the use of a wheelchair thereafter.
Impact of the Injury on Chris Tate's Character
The injury from the plane crash had a profound and lasting impact on Chris Tate's character. Before the accident, he was initially portrayed as a decent man. However, the permanent paralysis and its implications left him deeply resentful of his life. This shift in his physical state and the resulting emotional toll became a significant aspect of his character's development.
