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New details released after death of Chad Lowe's teenage daughter

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Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died at a Los Angeles hospital on September 29. The cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed yet. In response to the tragedy, Lowe and his wife Kim Painter released a statement expressing their deep sorrow and describing Fiona as a loving, smart, and creative young girl who was deeply loved by her family. They also encouraged anyone struggling with mental health issues to reach out for help through 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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Los Angeles Page Six the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988

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Fiona PERSON · 6× Lowe PERSON · 3× Chad Lowe's PERSON · 1× FiBear PERSON · 1× Kim Painter PERSON · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ORG · 1× the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's ORG · 1× the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 ORG · 1×

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The family concluded its statement by encouraging anyone struggling with mental health issues to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

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2026-10-01 · Fox News

New details released after death of Chad Lowe's teenage daughter · assertive framing

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This story discusses suicide. asserted

story → discuss → suicide

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). asserted

you → know → 988

Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died at a Los Angeles hospital, according to new information from the medical examiner. uncertain

daughter → die → examiner

Fiona died Sept. 29, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. uncertain

Fiona → die → office

As of Oct. 1, her cause of death had not been publicly disclosed. asserted

cause → disclose → death

"We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the family said in a statement provided to Page Six on Tuesday. asserted

family → heartbroken → Tuesday

"She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance," the statement continued. asserted

statement → 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 family concluded its statement by encouraging anyone struggling with mental health issues to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. asserted

anyone → conclude → 988

The family celebrated Fiona's 13th birthday in November 2025. asserted

family → celebrate → November

"Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!" Lowe wrote alongside a photo of his daughter smiling and wearing cowboy boots. asserted

daughter → celebrate → boots

The two have been together for nearly two decades, building a relatively private family life away from much of the Hollywood spotlight. asserted

two → build → spotlight

The couple married in 2010 and have two other daughters, Mabel and Nixie. asserted

couple → marry → daughters

Lowe, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, is an Emmy-winning actor and director best known for "Life Goes On," "Pretty Little Liars" and "9-1-1: Lone Star." asserted

Life → win → Goes

Painter is a producer and casting professional whose credits include "Enemy of the State," "Ted Bundy" and "Instant Dads." asserted

credits → include → State

Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. asserted

Sorace → contribute → report