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Chad Lowe’s family embraces emotional tributes to late daughter Fiona, 13, after tragic suicide

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Rubio, A. (2026, October 3). Chad Lowe’s family embraces emotional tributes to late daughter Fiona, 13, after tragic suicide. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/03/celebrity-news/chad-lowes-family-embraces-tributes-to-late-daughter-fiona/

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Chad Lowe’s family has been sharing emotional tributes and videos to remember his late daughter Fiona, who died by suicide at age 13. Her dance teacher, Kendra Andrews, posted two videos of Fiona rehearsing and performing, highlighting her passion for dancing despite personal struggles like losing her home in a fire. The tribute emphasizes Fiona’s creativity, humor, and the impact she had on those around her.
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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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New York Post
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BBC News
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Daily Mail
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“While both articles discuss tributes to Fiona, they describe different times and places of tribute; Article A focuses on Chad Lowe's father's immediate reaction, while Article B discusses longer-term tributes by her dance teacher.”
Daily Mail
Hedges 3 of 34 claims Outlet record 68/100
“While both articles discuss Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona's suicide, Article A reports on the initial announcement and cause of death, while Article B covers emotional tributes and videos shared in response to the tragedy.”
Daily Mail
Hedges 3 of 51 claims Outlet record 68/100
“Article A discusses Chad Lowe's remarks on being a 'girl dad' after his daughter Fiona's death, while Article B focuses on emotional tributes and videos shared by Fiona's dance teacher in the aftermath of her suicide.”
New York Post
Hedges 2 of 17 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles discuss support for Chad Lowe's family after their daughter Fiona's death, Article A focuses on a tribute from her dance teacher, while Article B discusses community and school support. These are different aspects of the same larger situation but do not describe the same specific event.”
Evening Standard
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“While both articles discuss Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona, ARTICLE A focuses on confirming her cause of death while ARTICLE B emphasizes emotional tributes and provides context about her life before her death.”
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Instagram Page Six Page Six Daily Widget Works the Palisades Fire

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Fiona PERSON · 11× Chad PERSON · 4× Kendra PERSON · 2× Mabel PERSON · 2× Painter PERSON · 2× Widget Works ORG · 2× Erin Andrews PERSON · 1× FiFi PERSON · 1× Kendra Andrews PERSON · 1× Lowe PERSON · 1×

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More recently, Chad’s former “Bones” co-star David Boreanaz also paid tribute to Fiona on Instagram, writing in the caption, “My deepest condolences to my friends Chad and Kim with the loss of their beautiful soul, Fiona.
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🔮 I will miss you and love you forever ♥️.”

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Her dance teacher, Kendra Andrews — the sister of sportscaster Erin Andrews — shared two videos of Fiona rehearsing in a dance studio, offering words of encouragement as she practiced. asserted
she → share → encouragement
“This first video was taken only a month after you lost your home in the fire,” Kendra wrote, referring to the Palisades Fire. asserted
Kendra → take → Fire
“You came into the studio like you always did for all the years I’ve known you … excited with a beaming, bright smile and a big, warm hug for me.” asserted
I → come → me
“The next video is our second rehearsal a few weeks later,” she continued. asserted
she → continue → ?
“You had clearly spent so much time outside of the studio working hard to fine tune and finesse. asserted
You → spend → studio
Your passion and determination were incredibly beautiful to witness.” asserted
passion → witness → ?
“I didn’t film when you performed it on stage a couple days later, as I wanted to be fully present and soak it in. asserted
I → film → it
I just watched [you] from the wings, [my] heart swelling with pride and my eyes flooding with tears of joy.” asserted
eyes → watch → joy
Kendra concluded, “FiFi, I love you more than words can convey. asserted
words → conclude → you
It was an honor to teach you, laugh with you, and watch you grow. asserted
you → teach → you
Our hearts are shattered. asserted
hearts → shatter → ?
I will miss you and love you forever ♥️.” asserted
I → miss → you
She also addressed Lowe, Painter, Mabel and Nixie directly, writing, “I love you, and I’m thinking of you nonstop.” asserted
I → address → you
In the video Mabel reposted, Fiona chatted with a woman behind the camera about a stuffed pumpkin pillow she had named “Mr. Pumpkin,” joking that he was a “lopsided pumpkin.” asserted
he → reposte → pillow
Thank you for all the beautiful years we were able to frolic, dance, laugh and love each other,” the caption read. asserted
caption → thank → other
“We will miss you, and we will look for you in every wave, every seagull squawk, and we will chant your name amongst the ‘we are proud of yous.'” asserted
we → miss → yous
“We love and adore you, and our hearts ache to be without you,” Widget Works wrote. asserted
Works → love → you
“But you will forever be part of our summers, and we will honor you and remember all the beautiful days we were blessed with you ❤ asserted
we → honor → you
We love you, Fiona 🌊❤️❤️❤️ 🌊.” asserted
We → love → you
Fiona’s mom also commented on the post, writing, “Love you so much.” asserted
mom → comment → you
Chad, whose brother is actor Rob Lowe, and his family announced Fiona’s death Tuesday in a statement to Page Six, writing in part, “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 → ?
They concluded their statement by sharing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. asserted
They → conclude → Lifeline
The following day, Chad’s father, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, honored his late granddaughter by sharing a photo of Fiona smiling at the camera as she swam in a pool. asserted
she → honor → pool
He wrote in the caption, “Rest in peace, sweet Fiona.” asserted
He → write → peace
More recently, Chad’s former “Bones” co-star David Boreanaz also paid tribute to Fiona on Instagram, writing in the caption, “My deepest condolences to my friends Chad and Kim with the loss of their beautiful soul, Fiona. asserted
- → pay → soul
May she be surrounded in light and dance in heaven with all the angels.” uncertain
she → surround → angels
Painter commented on the post as well, writing, “Love you so much, @imdboreanaz — we all do.” Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → comment → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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