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Fiona Lowe, daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, dies at 13

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The family of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter announced that their daughter Fiona Lowe died at age 13. In an Instagram statement, the family described her as a loving girl who was smart, creative, and enjoyed dancing. They asked for privacy during this difficult time and reminded people to reach out for help if they or someone else is struggling with mental health issues.
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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 Lowe PERSON · 4× Fiona PERSON · 4× Fiona Lowe PERSON · 3× Instagram ORG · 3× Kim Painter PERSON · 2× Chuck Lowe PERSON · 1× Fiona Lowe’s PERSON · 1× Lowe PERSON · 1× Mabel Lowe PERSON · 1× the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ORG · 1×

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Her grandfather, Chuck Lowe, said Wednesday on Instagram: “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.” Born on Nov. 16, 2012, Fiona Lowe was the second of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s three daughters.
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Fiona Lowe, daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, dies at 13 · assertive framing

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Fiona Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has died, the family announced. asserted
family → die → Lowe
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the Lowe family said in a statement posted Wednesday to the Instagram stories of her sister, Mabel Lowe. asserted
family → heartbroken → sister
The family remembered Fiona as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.” asserted
who → remember → girl
The statement added: “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. asserted
she → add → parents
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time,” the family statement said. asserted
statement → 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
Fiona Lowe’s cause of death was not announced by the family. asserted
cause → announce → family
Her grandfather, Chuck Lowe, said Wednesday on Instagram: “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.” Born on Nov. 16, 2012, Fiona Lowe was the second of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s three daughters. asserted
Lowe → say → daughters
Chad Lowe, an Emmy winning actor with television roles on “Life Goes On” and “ER” who is the brother of actor Rob Lowe, often posted photos of his children on his Instagram page. asserted
who → win → page
That included shots of the whole family, pictures of the three girls together and video clips that show the family enjoying their travels and day to day lives. asserted
family → include → day
One of his most recent posts of Fiona Lowe featured her on her 13th birthday. asserted
One → feature → birthday
“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” Chad Lowe wrote in the caption. asserted
Lowe → celebrate → caption
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. asserted
you → know → 988lifeline.org
You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support. asserted
You → visit → support
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