Chad Lowe's Heartbreak: New Details Emerge About Daughter Fiona's Tragic Passing
New details about the death of Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, have been revealed. Fiona died in a hospital on Tuesday, September 29, according to Los Angeles medical examiner records viewed by Us. The case remains open with an exam scheduled. A cause of death has not been publicly shared at the time of publication. Lowe, 58, and his wife, Kim Painter, confirmed their daughter’s death later on Tuesday. (The couple also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.)
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” Lowe and Painter, 52, wrote in a joint statement, referring to Fiona as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance.” The couple continued, “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. 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.” Nearly one year earlier, the Pretty Little Liars alum marked Fiona’s 13th birthday with a social media tribute. “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” Lowe wrote via Instagram in November 2025. “Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Lowe had long been proud of Fiona and her sisters.
“I’m a girl dad. It’s so interesting because [I’m] always wanting to have my own experiences and not live in the shadow or follow in the footsteps of somebody,” he said on the “Still Here” podcast in 2024. “I feel like having daughters is such an incredible privilege.” Chad, the younger brother of fellow actor Rob Lowe, further revealed how raising daughters changed his perspective on the world. “I look at the world from really their perspective, and I see the world and a lot of the injustices in the world from their perspective. It’s not all doom and gloom,” Chad said. “Society is changing. I see how we’re really becoming conscious of the role of women. We may, who knows, have the first female president.” He added, “[We’re] really empowering women and seeing how much women have to offer. I personally think that if women were in charge of nations, we’d be a lot more peaceful.” If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
