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Rob Lowe’s niece Fiona dies at the age of 13

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O'Grady, S. (2026, September 30). Rob Lowe’s niece Fiona dies at the age of 13. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/chad-people-mabel-hiv-emmy-award-b1298954.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-30 · by Sean O'Grady

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Rob Lowe's niece, Fiona, died at the age of 13, according to a family statement that described her as loving, smart, and creative. The statement also emphasized the impact of her death on her parents and siblings, urging those struggling with mental health issues to seek help through the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline or Samaritans.
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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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Fiona PERSON · 3× Byron Montgomery PERSON · 1× Chad GPE · 1× FiBear PERSON · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× Rob PERSON · 1× Rob Lowe PERSON · 1× Samaritans ORG · 1× samaritans.org ORG · 1×

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His older brother Rob was a teen idol in the 1980s, known for appearing in films like The Outsiders (1983), Class (1984) and St. Elmo’s Fire (1985).
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Rob Lowe’s niece Fiona dies at the age of 13 · assertive framing

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Actor Rob Lowe’s niece Fiona has died at the age of 13, her family said in a statement. asserted
family → die → statement
They remembered her 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. asserted
she → adore → parents
“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.” asserted
you → know → 988
Chad shared a photo of Fiona on Instagram last November as he wished her a happy birthday. asserted
he → share → birthday
He wrote: “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! asserted
Fiona → write → teen
More recently, he starred as Byron Montgomery on the teen drama series Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017). asserted
he → star → series
His older brother Rob was a teen idol in the 1980s, known for appearing in films like The Outsiders (1983), Class (1984) and St. Elmo’s Fire (1985). asserted
brother → know → Outsiders
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