Charles Lowe, the father of actor Chad Lowe and Brat Pack member Rob Lowe, shared a poignant tribute on social media for his granddaughter Fiona, who passed away at age 13 on Tuesday. The family statement described Fiona as "the light of our lives," emphasizing her intelligence, creativity, and love for dancing. They urged anyone struggling with mental health to contact the suicide prevention helpline, highlighting the importance of seeking help during difficult times.
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Fiona Hepler Lowe, a 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter, tragically passed away on Tuesday, September 29. Her family described her as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance," in statements released through media outlets like Page Six and People. They expressed that Fiona's death is devastating for the entire family and asked for prayers and privacy at this time.
Fiona’s parents shared her love for dancing on social media with a post from November 2025, commemorating her becoming a teen. Her older sister Mabel (17) and younger sister Nixie (10) also adored Fiona, who was described as "the light of their lives." The family used the opportunity to remind others about the importance of mental health support, encouraging those in need to reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The news came just over a year after Fiona’s family lost their childhood home in the Pacific Palisades fire. Her grandfather, Charles Lowe, and her uncle Rob Lowe also paid tribute to Fiona on social media platforms. The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed that Fiona died at a hospital, with the case status remaining open as further details emerged from authorities. Counselors were made available for students and staff at Fiona's school in Los Angeles during this difficult time.
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Actor Chad Lowe's father, Charles Lowe, shared a touching tribute to his late granddaughter Fiona on Wednesday, a day after her death at 13.
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Charles, who is also the father of Brat Pack icon Rob Lowe, posted a heartwarming photo of Fiona smiling at the camera as she swam in a pool.
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'Rest in peace sweet Fiona,' he wrote in the caption.
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The teen's family revealed on Tuesday that she had passed away and directed anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to the suicide prevention helpline.
'We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona.
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She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance.
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She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents.
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In fact, she was the light of our lives,' the family said in a statement to Page Six.
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'Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.'
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Chad Lowe's father, Charles Lowe, shared a touching tribute to his granddaughter Fiona on Wednesday, a day after her death at 13
Charles pictured with his older son, Brat Pack icon Rob Lowe at the 2002 Emmy Awards
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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,' their statement concluded.
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Lowe, 58, who was previously married to actress Hilary Swank, 52, shared Fiona with his producer wife, Kim Painter, 52.
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The Daily Mail has reached out to Lowe's representatives for comment.
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Lowe's friends rallied around him on Wednesday, sharing tributes and well wishes.
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Cary Elwes, who starred with the Lowe brothers in the 1984 film Oxford Blues, posted his condolences on Instagram, writing: 'Our hearts are broken for you all.
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Marlee Matlin, a friend of Lowe's for nearly four decades, shared: 'My heart is broken into pieces.
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Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Fiona died at home on Tuesday, and authorities were called to the house at 12.10am.
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Parents at her school reportedly received an email from the principal on Tuesday, letting them know that a student had died, according to Page Six.
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The email did not specify who it was.
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Lowe shared Fiona with wife Kim Painter.
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The Lowes' statement on Tuesday confirming Fiona's death described her as 'the light of our lives' and added: 'She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents'
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The message contained condolences for the student's family and advised that 'counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.'
Lowe's Instagram account is full of heartwarming photos of his three daughters.
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The doting father last paid tribute to Fiona in November last year to mark her birthday, sharing a photo of her beaming in cowboy boots.
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'Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!' the Emmy winner wrote.
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The actor also shared a photo of all three of his daughters in February 2025, showing them visiting the ruins of their childhood home in Los Angeles, following the devastating Palisades wildfire.
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The girls were seen with their arms around each other as they looked on at the ruins.
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'Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what's left of their home,' he wrote in the caption.
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'The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable.
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Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose.
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In January, the actor wrote about the 'despair' he felt after losing his home in the fires.
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'One year ago today, our lives got turned upside down by a completely preventable catastrophe.
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It's hard not to let the anger, despair, and frustration overwhelm.
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Losing everything I ever owned and the home we raised our family in is still deeply painful to this day,' he shared on Instagram.
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'However, this terrible experience has been a powerful reminder of this simple truth - we can't always control what happens to us in this life but we can control how we respond.
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And I have been so incredibly proud of how my wife Kim and our daughters have strived to make the absolute best of this extraordinarily difficult circumstance.
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Lowe pictured with his older brother Rob in 2011
Lowe was previously wed to actress Hilary Swank, 52, from 1997 to 2007.
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Lowe, who has appeared on TV shows such as ER, 24, Melrose Place and Now And Again, reflected on being a 'girl dad' on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024.
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'Having daughters is such an incredible privilege,' he shared.
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'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...
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And it's put it in my heart, because I have three daughters.
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And so I look at the world, really, from their perspective.
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