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Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona was ‘very well-liked’ in community as family mourns tragic death

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Brody, L. (2026, October 1). Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona was ‘very well-liked’ in community as family mourns tragic death. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/30/celebrity-news/chad-lowes-daughter-fiona-was-very-well-liked-as-family-mourns-her-death/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Lanae Brody

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Chad Lowe’s family announced the death of his 13-year-old daughter Fiona, describing her as a beloved and well-liked student who was deeply loved by her family. The school sent an email to parents confirming the news and offered counseling support. In response to the tragedy, Chad Lowe emphasized the importance of reaching out for help with mental health issues and reminded everyone about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Written by AI on 2026-10-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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 · 8× Chad GPE · 3× Page Six ORG · 3× Los Angeles GPE · 2× Chad Lowe’s PERSON · 1× Kim Painter PERSON · 1× Lowe PERSON · 1× Mabel PERSON · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1× the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ORG · 1×

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An email obtained by Page Six went out to parents at Fiona’s Los Angeles school earlier in the day sharing the heartbreaking news. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 ” “Counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time,” it said.
2026-10-01 · New York Post
Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona was ‘very well-liked’ in community as family mourns tragic death · assertive framing

Claims (21 extracted, 1 hedged)

Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona is being remembered as someone everyone wanted to be around. asserted
everyone → remember → someone
“Fiona was a very well-liked student,” a source shared with Page Six exclusively of the 13-year-old, who tragically died earlier this week. asserted
who → like → old
“She had a lot of friends.” asserted
She → have → friends
The Lowe family confirmed the news of her death in a statement to Page Six on Tuesday night. asserted
family → confirm → night
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the statement read. asserted
statement → heartbroken → Fiona
“She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance. asserted
who → love → ?
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
An email obtained by Page Six went out to parents at Fiona’s Los Angeles school earlier in the day sharing the heartbreaking news. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. asserted
email → obtain → Daily
“It is with deep sadness that I am calling you to advise you of the death of one of our students,” the school principal, who did not address Fiona by name, wrote. asserted
who → call → name
“Our sincere condolences go out to the student’s family, friends and teachers. asserted
condolences → go → family
” “Counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time,” it said. uncertain
it → meet → time
Fiona’s grandfather, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, posted a sweet tribute to his late granddaughter on Wednesday on social media. asserted
grandfather → post → media
“Rest in peace, sweet Fiona,” said the post, which was accompanied by a photo of her in a swimming pool. asserted
which → rest → pool
In January 2025, the “Melrose Place” actor and his family lost their home in the Los Angeles-area Palisades fire. asserted
actor → lose → fire
“The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable,” Chad posted on social media of his daughters’ handling of the situation. asserted
Chad → handle → situation
“I am in awe of their spirit and resilience,” he added. asserted
he → add → spirit
Chad — who is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe — and Painter have been married since August 2010. asserted
who → marry → August
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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