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Rob Lowe's father shares touching tribute to granddaughter Fiona after tragic death at age 13

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Bishop, H. (2026, October 1). Rob Lowe's father shares touching tribute to granddaughter Fiona after tragic death at age 13. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/chad-lowe-daughter-death-rob-fiona-b1299094.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-01 · by Holly Bishop
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Chuck Lowe, father of actor Rob Lowe, posted a tribute to his granddaughter Fiona on Instagram after her death at age 13. The family described Fiona as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance." Her passing left the Lowe family deeply heartbroken; she is survived by her parents Chad and Kim Painter and two sisters. The family asked for privacy and encouraged anyone struggling with mental health to contact 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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Chad shared photos of his daughters visiting the charred remains of their destroyed house on Instagram, and he praised their resilience as being “nothing short of remarkable”.
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Her 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
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Fiona, the daughter of Chad and niece of Rob, was remembered as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance”. asserted
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Her grandfather Chuck paid tribute to her with an old photo of her smiling at the camera while in a swimming pool. asserted
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“Rest in peace sweet Fiona,” he wrote in caption of the Instagram post, which was quickly flooded with messages of condolences. asserted
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Announcing her death, her family said: “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. asserted
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“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. asserted
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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
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Fiona is survived by her father, Chad, her mother, Kim Painter and her sisters, Mabel and Nixie. asserted
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Fiona, the second daughter of Chad and Kim, was born on November 16, 2012. asserted
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Last year, Chad shared a celebratory post to mark his daughter’s 13th birthday. asserted
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“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! asserted
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Love you soooo much!,” he wrote. asserted
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Chad shared photos of his daughters visiting the charred remains of their destroyed house on Instagram, and he praised their resilience as being “nothing short of remarkable”. asserted
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