For years, Chad Lowe’s social media offered glimpses into a life centered around his three daughters — birthdays, family outings, sunsets and the ordinary moments that make up childhood.
Fiona, the middle of Chad and Kim Painter’s three daughters, was growing up surrounded by family and the things she loved most.
Now, those memories have taken on a heartbreaking meaning.
Fiona died at just 13 years old on September 29, 2026.
The family first announced her death in a devastating statement.
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance.”
Authorities were called to the family’s home at 12:10 a.m., a detail that was not included in the family’s initial statement.
The exact time adds an ominous detail to an already heartbreaking story.
Her cause of death has since been confirmed as suicide, according to the medical examiner’s report.
They 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.”
The family also shared information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Rob Lowe’s reaction
Fiona was the second of Chad and Kim’s three daughters and the niece of actor and filmmaker Rob Lowe.
Chad Lowe is now receiving support from his brother, Rob Lowe, following the heartbreaking death of his 13-year-old daughter.
A source told People on October 1 that Chad and Rob have always been very close, and that their family and friends have surrounded Chad and Kim during this devastating time.
“Rob and Chad are very close. Their family and friends have rallied around Chad and Kim,” the source said. “Everyone’s heartbroken.”
“They already went through so much with losing their home last year,” the source added. “Right now, the focus is on being there for them in any way they can.”
A daughter who brought joy to her family
Fiona was growing up alongside her sisters, Mabel and Nixie, while her father often spoke publicly about how much being a dad meant to him.
During a 2024 conversation, Chad described having daughters as “such an incredible privilege.”
He explained that becoming a father had changed the way he understood the world.
“It’s taken what I’ve known intellectually and it’s put it in my heart because I now have three daughters,” he said.
Family life for the Lowes was largely kept away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
Instead, Chad occasionally shared small glimpses of his daughters’ childhoods — hiking, spending time outdoors, celebrating birthdays and watching sunsets together.
One of those simple traditions was particularly meaningful to him.
