Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter Fiona's died by suicide as family speak out
Warning: This article includes references to suicide which some readers may find distressing.
Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter Fiona's death has been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
The teenager's manner of death was confirmed on Thursday (1 October), two days after Fiona was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
According to records shared with PEOPLE, Fiona was pronounced dead at 1:14 am on Tuesday (29 Sept).
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The news comes after actor and director Chad, 58, and his producer wife Kim Painter announced their daughter's death in a statement earlier this week.
The couple 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," they continued. "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 continued.
They also urged anyone struggling with their mental health to seek support, adding: "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."
Fiona was the middle child of Chad and Kim's three daughters, with older sister Mabel, 17, and younger sister Nixie Barbara, 10.
Fiona's grandfather, Charles 'Chuck' Lowe, also paid tribute to his granddaughter following news of her death.
Sharing a photograph of Fiona smiling in a swimming pool, Chuck - also the father of Hollywood star Rob Lowe - wrote: "Rest in peace sweet Fiona."
Bones actor Chad had previously spoken about how much his daughters meant to him.
In 2024, during a 2024 appearance on the Still Here podcast, the actor described being a father to three girls as an 'incredible privilege', saying having daughters had changed the way he viewed the world.
"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 confessed. "I get the experience of being a girl dad.
"I feel like having daughters is such an incredible privilege."
The 58-year-old continued: "I know that there are struggles, and now it’s taken what I’ve known intellectually, and it’s put it in my heart because I now have three daughters. And so, 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."
Chad also celebrated Fiona becoming a teenager last November, writing on Instagram: "Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!"
The family had also endured the loss of their Los Angeles home in the devastating Palisades Fire in January 2025.
After the blaze, Chad shared a photograph of his daughters returning to see what remained of their home, praising their 'spirit and resilience'.
"Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose," he wrote at the time. "Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege."
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can contact Samaritans for free on their anonymous 24-hour phone line on 116 123, or visit befrienders.org for a list of helplines in other countries.
If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677.
Rhianna Benson