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Chad Lowe's Family Mourns Teen Daughter's Death
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In Short: Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, are mourning the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, who died by suicide.
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, are mourning the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, who died by suicide.
Chad Lowe, known for his roles in 'Pretty Little Liars,' and his wife have two other daughters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.
Chad Lowe's father, Chuck Lowe, also shared a tribute on social media, showing his support for his son and his family.
In February 2025, Chad Lowe posted photos of his daughters among the ruins of their home, which had been destroyed in a fire.
What this adds
The case into Fiona's death is still open, with an autopsy exam scheduled.
Fiona's cause of death was later confirmed to be suicide.
Chad Lowe was previously married to Hilary Swank from 1997 to 2007.
Background
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, are deeply heartbroken following the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe.
What's confirmed
- The Lowe family confirmed Fiona’s death in a statement on Tuesday.
- “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” shared the couple, who are also parents to daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.
- “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” Chad, 58, and his wife Kim Painter, 52, said in a joint statement.
- Chad, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, and Painter wed in 2010.
- In February 2025, Chad posted photos of his daughters among the ruins of their home.
What's still developing
- No cause of death was revealed, but Chad and Painter included the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in their statement.
- The case into her death is still open, with an autopsy exam scheduled.
- Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died at a Los Angeles hospital on Sept. 29, according to the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office.
- Lowe wrote alongside a photo of his daughter smiling and wearing cowboy boots.
- Chad was previously married to Hilary Swank from 1997 to 2007.
- Following Fiona’s passing, Chad’s loved ones, including his and brother Rob Lowe ’s father Chuck Lowe, showed their support for the family in their time of need.
- Fiona’s older sister, Mabel — whom Chad shares with his wife, Kim Painter, alongside their youngest daughter, Nixie, 10 — reposted tributes from Fiona’s former dance teacher and the youth club and camp she once attended to her Instagram Stories Friday.
- Among the messages was one from Oscar winner Marlee Matlin who wrote: "My heart is broken into pieces. Fly high, Fiona Lowe. Love you Chad and Kim." (If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, help is available.
- She was the second of the couple’s three daughters.
- Nearly one year ago, Chad shared the above photo on Instagram, celebrating Fiona ‘s 13th birthday.