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Chad Lowe’s Daughter Fiona Dies at 13: Family Statement, Investigation and Community Response
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Core Event
On September 29, 13-year-old Fiona Lowe, the middle child of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, died in a Los Angeles hospital. The family statement said she was “adored by her sisters” Mabel and Nixie and was “the light of our lives.”
Background & Context
Fiona was born on November 16 2012. Two years earlier, a wildfire destroyed the family’s Pacific Palisades home in January 2025, an event the Lowes publicly referenced. The family previously appeared on the red carpet for the *Marvel* premiere of *Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur* on February 4 2023.
Data & Statistics
- Age at death: 13
- Siblings: Mabel and Nixie
- Date of death: September 29
- Time of pronouncement: 1:14 a.m., per Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records (People, Oct 1)
- Cause of death: ruled suicide by the coroner’s office (NewsChannel 9, Us Magazine)
Timeline
- Feb 4 2023 – Family at *Moon Girl* premiere.
- Jan 2025 – Home destroyed in Pacific Palisades fire.
- Sept 29 – Fiona dies; school principal emails parents of a student death.
- Sept 30 – Grandfather Charles “Chuck” Lowe posts Instagram tribute.
- Oct 1 – Medical examiner’s report confirming suicide released.
Official Statements & Responses
The family’s statement concluded with a call to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for anyone struggling with mental health.
On-the-Ground Reports
An email obtained by Page Six from Fiona’s middle-school principal informed parents of a student death and offered counseling. A source quoted by Page Six described Fiona as “very well-liked” with “a lot of friends.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Verbatim Quotes
- “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” — Chad Lowe
- “I get the experience of being a girl dad, which is such a privilege,” — Chad Lowe
Why It Matters / Impact
The loss highlights adolescent mental-health challenges and reinforces the family’s push for crisis resources. The suicide ruling adds public-health relevance, encouraging dialogue about early intervention in schools and families.
What’s Next
The medical examiner’s investigation remains open, and authorities have scheduled an autopsy. No further public updates have been announced.