Chad Lowe is back on Instagram, but not in the way you might expect. On October 8, he reposted a clip from an“On Healing”podcast to his Stories, with no caption and no comment. It’s his first public social media activity since he and his wife, Kim Painter, announced on September 29 that their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, died by suicide.
In their statement, the couple described Fiona as smart, creative, and“the light of our lives,”and asked for prayers and privacy. On October 3, Fiona’s older sister Mabel, 17, shared her own tribute, writing,“I love you so much, Fiona. I wish your short time here was easier and I hope your mind is at ease now.”Lowe and Painter also share a 10-year-old daughter, Nixie.
The family’s public grief has put a spotlight on youth mental health and the resources available to families. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support 24/7 by call or text. If this story brings up something for you or someone you love, you don’t have to handle it alone.
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