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New details emerge in Chad Lowe daughter Fiona’s tragic death at 13

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Zilio, B., & Jones, S. (2026, October 1). New details emerge in Chad Lowe daughter Fiona’s tragic death at 13. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/celebrity-news/new-details-emerge-in-chad-lowe-daughter-fionas-tragic-death-at-13/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Bernie Zilio, Sarah Jones

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Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona died on September 29, 2025, at age 13 in a Los Angeles hospital. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, and her family described her as a loving, creative dancer who was deeply missed. Her school informed parents via email about the loss, offering support to students and staff. Chad Lowe expressed admiration for his daughters' resilience during hardships.
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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 · 7× Chad PERSON · 4× Lowe PERSON · 2× Page Six ORG · 2× Chad Lowe’s PERSON · 1× Fiona Lowe PERSON · 1× Kim Painter PERSON · 1× Rob Lowe PERSON · 1× the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ORG · 1× the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner ORG · 1×

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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org. Conversation Your voice matters.
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🔮 The email noted that counselors would be “available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.”
2026-10-01 · New York Post
New details emerge in Chad Lowe daughter Fiona’s tragic death at 13 · assertive framing

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New details have emerged in the tragic death of Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Lowe. asserted
details → emerge → daughter
According to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, Fiona died in a hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 29, Page Six can exclusively reveal. uncertain
Page → accord → Tuesday
The status of the case remains open. asserted
status → remain → case
Reps for the Lowe family did not immediately respond to our request for comment. asserted
Reps → respond → comment
They announced the teen’s death in a heartbreaking statement on Tuesday. asserted
They → announce → Tuesday
She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance,” her loved ones told us. asserted
ones → love → us
“She was adored by her sisters, and she was deeply loved by her parents. asserted
she → adore → parents
The grieving family described Fiona’s passing as “devastating” and asked for “prayers and privacy at this time.” asserted
family → grieve → time
They concluded their statement, “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, the younger brother of fellow actor Rob Lowe, shared Fiona with his wife of 16 years, producer Kim Painter. asserted
Chad → share → years
Page Six can confirm that the parents of the students where Fiona attended middle school were sent an email from the principal Tuesday morning informing them that a student had died. asserted
student → confirm → them
“It is with deep sadness that I am calling you to advise you of the death of one of our students,” read the email, which did not name the student. asserted
which → call → student
“Our sincere condolences go out to the student’s family, friends and teachers.” asserted
condolences → go → family
The email noted that counselors would be “available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.” uncertain
who → note → time
Chad, 58, last posted about Fiona on Instagram in November 2025 in honor of her birthday. asserted
Chad → post → birthday
“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” he captioned a photo showing her smiling while wearing cowboy boots. asserted
her → celebrate → boots
The Lowe-Painter family home was notably destroyed during the January 2025 Palisades Fire. asserted
home → destroy → Fire
“The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable,” Chad marveled of his three daughters the following month. “I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. asserted
I → handle → spirit
Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. asserted
them → help → times
During an August 2024 podcast appearance, the actor discussed how being a father to only girls had changed his “perspective” on the world. asserted
being → discuss → world
Chad was previously married to actress Hilary Swank from January 1997 to November 2007. asserted
Chad → marry → November
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can dial the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org. Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → know → Conversation
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