Actor Chad Lowe and Wife Kim Painter Announce Death of Their 13-Year-Old Daughter Fiona
The Family Said Fiona Was “the light of our lives” as They Asked for Prayers and Privacy Following the Devastating Loss
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, have announced the death of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona.
The couple shared the heartbreaking news in a family statement released Tuesday.
Fiona was one of the couple’s three daughters.
In their statement, her parents remembered her as an intelligent and creative young girl who loved dancing and was deeply loved by her family.
“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.”
The family continued by describing the important place Fiona held in the lives of her parents and sisters.
“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 Included a Mental Health Crisis Resource in Its Statement
The statement concluded by directing anyone experiencing mental health struggles toward immediate support.
“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.”
The cause of Fiona’s death has not been revealed.
No additional details about the circumstances surrounding her death were provided in the information released by the family.
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter are also parents to daughters Mabel and Nixie.
The announcement brought attention to a family that Chad had frequently spoken about with considerable affection.
Fiona’s School Community Was Informed of Her Death
On Tuesday morning, parents at the school Fiona attended were reportedly sent an email from the principal informing them that a 13-year-old student had died.
The message expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends and teachers.
“It is with deep sadness that I am calling you to advise you of the death of one of our students,” the email read.
The school also made support available to people affected by the news.
“Our sincere condolences go out to the student’s family, friends and teachers Counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.”
The loss comes only months after Fiona officially became a teenager.
Chad Lowe Celebrated Fiona Becoming a Teenager Last November
In November of last year, Chad marked his daughter’s birthday with a loving message.
He shared a photograph showing Fiona smiling and wearing cowboy boots.
His accompanying message celebrated her reaching an important milestone.
“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!”
The reference to dancing echoed what Fiona’s parents would later say about their daughter in the statement announcing her death.
They remembered her as a creative young girl who loved to dance.
The birthday message also reflected the close relationship Chad publicly expressed with his children.
The Lowe Family Had Previously Endured the Palisades Fire
The family had already faced a devastating experience when they were affected by the Palisades fire.
In February 2025, Chad shared an image of his three daughters visiting what remained of their home.
One photograph showed the sisters standing together with their arms around one another.
Chad wrote at the time about how impressed he was by the way his daughters were handling what the family had experienced.
“The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable,” Chad wrote.
He said their response to the difficult circumstances had left a powerful impression on him.
“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.”
His words emphasized how central fatherhood was to his life.
Chad Lowe Had Spoken Publicly About Raising Three Daughters
Chad had also discussed being the father of three girls during an appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024.
During that conversation, he explained that raising daughters had affected the way he thought about women and their experiences.
“It takes what I’ve known intellectually about women and all of equality and the glass ceiling that’s there, and how it’s a misogynistic world in a lot of ways, and it’s put it in my heart because I have three daughters,” he said. “So I look at the world, really, from their perspective.”
He explained that having three daughters had made those issues personally meaningful to him rather than merely intellectual.
But Chad also made clear that he did not view the future entirely negatively.
He Said He Could See Society Changing
While discussing the challenges his daughters could face, Chad said the situation was not entirely “doom and gloom”.
He believed society was becoming increasingly conscious of the experiences and role of women.
“So I see how we’re really becoming conscious of the role of women,” the actor continued.
His comments provided another glimpse into how strongly his identity as a father shaped the way he viewed the world.
That connection was also evident in his posts about his daughters following the Palisades fire and in his birthday message to Fiona.
Chad and Kim Have Been Married Since 2010
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter have been married since August 2010.
Together, they built a family centered around their three daughters.
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Chad is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe.
Before his marriage to Kim, Chad was married to Hilary Swank.
The former couple separated in January 2006 after eight years of marriage.
In more recent years, Chad’s public comments about his personal life frequently emphasized his role as the father of his daughters.
Following the Palisades fire, he described being their father as his greatest joy and privilege.
Fiona Was Remembered as Smart, Creative and Someone Who Loved to Dance
The family has not publicly disclosed the cause of Fiona’s death.
Instead, their announcement focused on remembering the young girl they loved.
She was described as loving, smart and creative.
Her parents specifically remembered her love of dancing.
They also emphasized the bond she shared with her sisters.
For Chad and Kim, Fiona was more than any individual description could capture.
As they said in their statement, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”
The family is now asking for privacy as they grieve the loss of their 13-year-old daughter.
They have also asked for prayers during what they described as a devastating time for their entire family.
The Family Is Asking for Privacy Following Fiona’s Death
The announcement comes after years in which Chad publicly celebrated his daughters and spoke about the importance of being their father.
From celebrating Fiona becoming a teenager to praising all three daughters for their resilience following the loss of their home, his messages repeatedly centered on his love for his children.
Now the family is confronting the death of one of those children.
Fiona was only 13.
Her cause of death remains undisclosed, and the family has not provided further information about the circumstances.
Their statement instead asks people to respect their privacy and remember the young girl they described as creative, loving and deeply adored.
For anyone struggling with mental health, the family’s statement directs people to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.