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Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide

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Widman, L., Blackwelder, C., & Jones, S. (2026, October 1). Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/01/celebrity-news/chad-lowes-daughter-fiona-died-by-suicide/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Lucas Widman, Carson Blackwelder, Sarah Jones
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Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide on Tuesday at a hospital, according to a medical examiner's report obtained by Page Six. The family issued a statement expressing their deep grief and describing Fiona as loving, smart, creative, and deeply missed. They also provided contact information for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in response to her passing.
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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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Topics

Page Six the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255

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Fiona PERSON · 4× Chad Lowe PERSON · 1× Chad Lowe’s PERSON · 1× Kim Painter PERSON · 1× Lowe PERSON · 1× Mabel PERSON · 1× Nixie PERSON · 1× Page Six ORG · 1× the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255 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.
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🔮 Fiona’s death was addressed in an email sent to parents at the school she attended, with the principal offering counselors to any students or staff members who may need emotional support.
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Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

The cause of death for Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona has been confirmed. asserted
cause → confirm → daughter
The teenager, who was 13, died by suicide at the hospital on Tuesday, per a report from the medical examiner obtained by Page Six. asserted
who → die → Page
The Lowe family announced the tragedy in a statement on Sept. 29, saying, “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. asserted
We → announce → 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,” the family continued. asserted
family → 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 the statement by sharing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. asserted
family → conclude → Lifeline
The parents also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10. asserted
parents → share → Mabel
Fiona’s death was addressed in an email sent to parents at the school she attended, with the principal offering counselors to any students or staff members who may need emotional support. uncertain
who → address → support
The message did not name the student who passed away. asserted
who → name → student
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. asserted
you → know → 741741
This is a developing story… asserted
This → develop → ?
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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