Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter are mourning the death of their 13-year-old daughter Fiona, who passed away Tuesday, September 29, in a Los Angeles hospital. Medical examiner records show the case remains open with an exam scheduled, and no cause of death has been released. The couple confirmed the loss in a joint statement, remembering Fiona as a loving, smart, and creative girl who loved to dance.
In that statement, the family said Fiona was adored by her sisters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, and described her as the light of their lives. They asked for prayers and privacy, and they also pointed people to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Earlier this year, Lowe marked Fiona’s 13th birthday with an Instagram tribute, one of many moments he has shared about life as a girl dad.
Out of respect for the family, there is no speculation here about what happened. What we can do is honor their request for space and pass along the resource they chose to highlight. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 any time, day or night.
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