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US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

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US actor Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announced the death of their daughter Fiona, aged 13, expressing deep heartbreak over her passing. The family described Fiona as loving, smart, creative, and a light in their lives. They requested privacy during this difficult time and included information about mental health support services for those struggling.

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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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Page Six People the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Chad Lowe PERSON · 2× Fiona PERSON · 1× Kim Painter PERSON · 1× Mabel PERSON · 1× Nixie PERSON · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× Painter PERSON · 1× People ORG · 1× Rob Lowe PERSON · 1× the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ORG · 1×

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Chad Lowe, the brother of fellow actor Rob Lowe, won an Emmy Award in 1993 for TV show Life Goes On and has appeared in other programmes including Pretty Little Liars and Supergirl.

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2026-09-30 · BBC News

US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13 · assertive framing

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- Published US actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, have said they are "deeply heartbroken" following the death of their "beloved" 13-year-old daughter Fiona. asserted

they → publish → daughter

"She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance," the family said in a statement to Page Six, external and People, external. " asserted

family → love → Page

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

The statement concluded: "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 → conclude → 988

Chad Lowe, the brother of fellow actor Rob Lowe, won an Emmy Award in 1993 for TV show Life Goes On and has appeared in other programmes including Pretty Little Liars and Supergirl. asserted

Life → win → Liars