Lowe Family Rebuilds Home After Palisades Wildfire Destroys Property
Lowe family's Los Angeles home destroyed in January 2025 Palisades wildfire.
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Chad Lowe Daughter Death
Actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter announced the death of their 13-year-old daughter Fiona on September 29, 2026. The family described her as a loving, creative girl who danced and referenced mental health struggles in their statement. The family provided information about crisis support resources.
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What happened
Fiona Lowe was second of three daughters for Chad Lowe and Kim Painter
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, married since 2010, had three daughters together. Mabel was born in May 2009, Fiona in November 2012, and Nixie in March 2016. At the time of her death, Fiona was 13 years old, Mabel was 17, and Nixie was 10.
Chad Lowe family lost home in January 2025 Palisades wildfire
Chad Lowe's family lost their home in January 2025 when wildfires swept through the Los Angeles area. The Palisades fire killed 12 people and consumed more than 6,500 structures. Chad posted a photo of the rubble on social media, stating the fire destroyed 10 years of building their lives.
Chad Lowe and family express condolences and encourage mental health support
Chad Lowe, 58, and Kim Painter, 52, announced Fiona's death in a joint statement describing her as a loving, smart, creative girl who loved to dance. The family stated she was adored by her sisters and deeply loved by her parents, calling her the light of their lives. They encouraged anyone struggling with mental health to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
13-year-old Fiona Lowe dies by suicide
Fiona Lowe, 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 1:14 a.m. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the manner of death was suicide.
Fiona Lowe, 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe, dies
Fiona Harper Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The family described her as a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance. She was one of three daughters; her siblings are Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.
Family alludes to mental health struggles in Fiona Lowe's death
In their statement about Fiona's death, Chad Lowe and Kim Painter referenced mental health concerns, including a reference to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. While an official cause of death was not immediately disclosed, the family's mention of mental health resources suggests this may have been a factor in the teenager's passing.
Chad Lowe's family lost home in Los Angeles Palisades fire
In February 2025, actor Chad Lowe shared that his family's childhood home in Los Angeles was completely destroyed in the Palisades fire. His three daughters visited the site and demonstrated resilience in handling the experience, according to Lowe's social media post at that time.
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