Chad Lowe’s Daughter Fiona Dies at 13: Family Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona has died at the age of 13, her family announced in a statement. The actor and his wife, producer Kim Painter, said they were deeply heartbroken by the loss and remembered Fiona as a loving, smart, and creative girl who loved to dance. They asked for prayers and privacy as they grieve. The Wrap and E! News have also reported on the family’s announcement.

“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said. “In fact, she was the light of our lives.” The statement described Fiona’s passing as devastating for the family. It did not share further details about her death.

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter Remember Their Daughter

Lowe and Painter are also parents to daughters Mabel and Nixie. In their statement, they spoke about the love Fiona shared with her family and the special place she held in their lives.

The family’s request for privacy comes as they mourn a profound loss. No cause of death was included in the statement, and no further information about the circumstances has been confirmed publicly. This article does not speculate about those details.

School Makes Counselors Available

Parents at Fiona’s school were informed that a student had died in an email from the principal. The email, as described in news reports, did not identify the student by name. It offered condolences to the student’s family, friends, and teachers, and said counselors were available to support students and staff.

The message recognized that members of the school community might need emotional support during a difficult time. Schools often share support resources after a loss so students and staff know where to turn for help.

Chad Lowe’s Birthday Message to Fiona

Lowe shared a birthday tribute to Fiona on Instagram in November 2025. Alongside a photo of her smiling in cowboy boots, he celebrated her becoming a teenager and wrote, “Keep dancing through life FiBear!” He also told her how much he loved her.

The family’s description of Fiona as someone who loved to dance echoed the affectionate note in that birthday post. Together, the statement and the post offer a glimpse of how warmly she was remembered by her father and family.

Family Rebuilt After the Palisades Fire

In February 2025, Lowe posted photos of his daughters returning to see what remained of their childhood home in Los Angeles after it was destroyed in the Palisades fire. One image showed the sisters standing together with their arms around one another.

Lowe praised his daughters’ resilience and said helping them through difficult times was his “sole purpose.” He described being their father as his greatest joy and privilege. The post reflected the closeness of the family as they faced a major loss together.

Lowe Has Spoken About Raising Three Daughters

On the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast in August 2024, Lowe spoke about how being a father to three daughters had shaped his perspective. He discussed issues affecting women and girls and said that raising his daughters made those concerns feel personal to him. He also spoke about growing awareness of women’s roles in society.

Lowe, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, married Painter in August 2010. He was previously married to actor Hilary Swank; they separated in 2006 after eight years of marriage.

Mental Health Support

The family’s statement included the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a resource for people experiencing mental health struggles. In the United States, people can call or text 988 to connect with crisis support. Visit the official 988 Lifeline website for more information.

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