The Aporia · Chad Lowe’s daughter Mabel shares heartbreaking tribute to late sister Fiona, 13

Mabel Lowe, 17, shared a tribute on Instagram to her late sister Fiona, who died by suicide at age 13 on September 29 in Los Angeles. Mabel expressed her love for Fiona and sadness over her short life filled with struggles. The post received condolences from numerous celebrities including Jeremy Renner, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams Paisley, and Selma Blair. Chad Lowe, an Emmy-winning actor, and his wife Kim Painter issued a statement mourning the loss of their daughter and encouraging others struggling with mental health to seek 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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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 daughter, Mabel, mourned the loss of her younger sister Fiona. asserted

daughter → mourn → sister

Mabel, 17, shared a carousel of images with her sister in a heartbreaking post shared on social media over the weekend. asserted

Mabel → share → weekend

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

Fiona → die → office

Her official cause of death was ruled a suicide, per the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. asserted

cause → rule → office

"I love you so much fiona," Mabel wrote on Instagram. asserted

Mabel → love → Instagram

"I wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now. asserted

mind → wish → ease

I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. asserted

I → honor → memory

I love you, i hope you knew just how much." asserted

you → love → you

A number of family friends sent condolences during the difficult time. asserted

number → send → time

Jeremy Renner wrote, "Bless you dear Mabel 🙏🏼🙏🏼. ❤️🩹 asserted

Renner → write → you

Jessica Capshaw noted, "What a beautiful tribute to your sister ♥️♥️ I have had you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and I’m sending you all so much love." asserted

I → note → love

Kimberly Williams Paisley added, "Mabel, we’ve been thinking of your family all week and sending you prayers and so much love," while Selma Blair said, "I wish for so much for you in her memory." Fiona was the middle child of Lowe and his wife Kim Painter. asserted

Fiona → add → Lowe

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

"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

family → conclude → 988

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

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Chad Lowe’s daughter Mabel shares heartbreaking tribute to late sister Fiona, 13

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