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Rob Lowe's niece dies at the age of 13: 'We are heartbroken'

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Bishop, H. (2026, September 30). Rob Lowe's niece dies at the age of 13: 'We are heartbroken'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/chad-lowe-daughter-rob-fiona-helper-lowe-b1298955.html

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The family of actor Chad Lowe confirmed the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, on September 29. The statement released to People described Fiona as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance," emphasizing her deep impact on her parents and sisters. The family requested privacy during this time and highlighted the importance of mental health support, encouraging those in need to reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona, born in 2012, died at the age of 13 on September 29, 2025. Her family described her as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance." They expressed that she was deeply loved by her sisters Mabel (age 17) and Nixie (age 10), and her parents Chad Lowe and Kim Painter.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed Fiona's death in a hospital on the same day. The family asked for prayers and privacy, emphasizing the devastating impact of her loss. They also provided information about reaching out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if anyone is struggling with mental health issues.

Chad Lowe, who starred in shows like Pretty Little Liars, expressed Fiona's significance: "Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!" He and his brother Rob are well-known actors.

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The daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter has died at the age of 13. asserted

daughter → die → 13

Fiona Hepler Lowe’s death was confirmed to People on Tuesday, September 29 by the Lowe family, who wrote: “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona.” asserted

We → confirm → Fiona

Fiona, the niece of Rob Lowe, was remembered as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.” asserted

who → remember → girl

“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.” asserted

she → adore → lives

“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. asserted

we → ask → time

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988,” the statement concluded. asserted

statement → know → 988

Fiona, the second daughter of Chad and Kim, was born on November 16, 2012. asserted

Fiona → bear → November

Last year, Chad shared a celebratory post to mark his daughter’s 13th birthday. asserted

Chad → share → birthday

“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! asserted

Fiona → celebrate → ?

Love you soooo much!,” he wrote. asserted

he → love → you

Her death comes over just over a year after her family lost their home in the January 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire. asserted

family → come → Fire

Chad praised his daughters’ resilience to the loss of their home on Instagram, praising their attitude as “nothing short of remarkable”. “Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home. “I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. asserted

I → praise → spirit

Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. asserted

them → help → times

Fiona is survived by her father, Chad, her mother, Kim and her sisters, Mabel and Nixie. asserted

Fiona → survive → father

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