Cause of Death Revealed for Chad Lowe’s 13-Year-Old Daughter Fiona
Cause of Death Revealed for Chad Lowe’s 13-Year-Old Daughter Fiona
Hannah SacksThu, October 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM UTC
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Chad Lowe and his family.Credit: Chad Lowe/Instagram -
The cause of death for Fiona Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, was revealed on Oct. 1
Fiona was pronounced dead on Sept. 29 at a local hospital
“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives,” her family said in a statement to PEOPLE
The cause of death for actor Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona has been revealed.
According to a statement from the medical examiner shared with PEOPLE, the 13-year-old daughter of Lowe and his producer wife Kim Painter was pronounced dead at 1:14 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at a local hospital.
The manner of death was ruled a suicide on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the coroner’s office.
Fiona LoweCredit: Chad Lowe/Instagram
On Sept. 29, the Lowe family shared news of the death of their daughter Fiona in a statement to PEOPLE. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” they said.
They remembered Fiona as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.”
“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”
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Chad Lowe and his family.Credit: Chad Lowe/Instagram
Fiona was the second of Lowe and Painter’s three daughters. They are also parents to Mabel, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10.
After news broke of Fiona’s death, a source remembered Fiona as “sweet, quiet and kind” and shared that both her middle school and the community are devastated.
“This is a devastating time for the community,” shared the insider. “The Lowe family is very involved and are at many school functions. Fiona was sweet, quiet and kind. Dance was her biggest passion, she had a very artistic soul.”
“She was always kind to other students. Many of her friends are out today grieving,” they added.
Chad Lowe and his daughters.Credit: Chad Lowe/Instagram
This tragedy comes after the Lowe family shared the heartbreaking loss of their home in the Pacific Palisades Fire in early 2025. In February, Chad shared that the family went to see the remains of the home where all three girls had grown up.
“Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home,” he wrote in an Instagram post at the time. “The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege ⭐️⭐️⭐️.”
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