Heartbreaking new details have emerged about the death of Life Goes On star Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona.
Documents released by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirm that Fiona died by suicide.
The Medical Examiner’s records state that Fiona died in a hospital on Tuesday, September 29.
The disclosure follows a statement from Fiona’s family that included information about the national suicide prevention hotline.
The family of Chad, 58—who is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, 62—announced Fiona’s death on Tuesday and urged anyone experiencing mental-health struggles to seek support through the suicide prevention helpline.
‘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. She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives,’ the family said in a statement to Page Six.
New details have emerged about the death of Life Goes On star Chad Lowe’s 13-year-old daughter after her family shared a statement promoting the suicide hotline (Chad Lowe is pictured above)
Documents from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner state that Fiona died by suicide and that her death occurred in a hospital on Tuesday, September 29.
Lowe shared Fiona with his producer wife, Kim Painter, 52. The couple also have two daughters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, ten.
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family, and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.”
“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 statement concluded.
The Medical Examiner’s report says Fiona’s body has been released to her family.
Lowe, who was previously married to actress Hilary Swank, 52, had Fiona with his producer wife, Kim Painter, 52. The couple also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, ten.
Our News Outlet has contacted Lowe’s representatives for comment.
The Medical Examiner’s report appeared to differ from accounts previously given to TMZ by law-enforcement sources, who said Fiona had died at home on Tuesday. Those sources said authorities were called to the residence at 12.10am.
According to Page Six, parents at Fiona’s school received an email from the principal on Tuesday informing them that a student had died. The message did not identify the student.
The email expressed condolences to the student’s family and said that “counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.”
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family,” the family said, urging anyone struggling with their mental health to contact the suicide prevention helpline.
The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Fiona’s body had been released to her family, while the case remains open.
The family said Fiona “was the light of our lives” and that they were “deeply heartbroken” by her death.
Lowe’s Instagram account features numerous affectionate photographs of his three daughters. The devoted father last paid tribute to Fiona in November for her birthday, sharing a picture of her smiling in cowboy boots.
‘Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!’ the Emmy winner wrote. ‘Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!’
The actor also shared a photo of all three of his daughters in February last year, showing them visiting the ruins of their childhood home in Los Angeles, following the devastating Palisades fire.
The girls were seen with their arms around each other as they looked on at the ruins.
‘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.
‘The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. 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.’
In January, the actor wrote about the ‘despair’ he felt after losing his home in the fires.
‘One year ago today, our lives got turned upside down by a completely preventable catastrophe. It’s hard not to let the anger, despair, and frustration overwhelm. Losing everything I ever owned and the home we raised our family in is still deeply painful to this day,’ he shared on Instagram.
Lowe reflected on being a ‘girl dad’ on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024, stating that it was ‘an incredible privilege’ to have daughters
Lowe is the younger brother of Parks and Recreation star and Brat Pack member Rob Lowe, 62. Above, the siblings in the 1980s
‘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. 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. I am in awe of their resilience.’
He added, ‘Also, we are buoyed by the outpouring of support, assistance, and well wishes from so many people in our lives. The way people have responded has given us great comfort, hope and strength to rebuild our lives. Thank you one and all!’
‘We will continue to honor those who lost their lives in these fires, and to attempt to lift up all of our neighbors whose grief we share.’
In October 2024, he also shared an adorable family photo with his wife and all three girls in a corn maze.
‘Lost in the maze! Our favorite time of year!’ he wrote.
Lowe reflected on being a ‘girl dad’ on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024.
‘Having daughters is such an incredible privilege,’ he shared.
‘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. And so I look at the world, really, from their perspective.’
Lowe has been married to Painter since 2010, following his previous marriage to Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, 52, from 1997 to 2007. Above, the former couple in 2004
Lowe won an Emmy Award in 1993 for his supporting role on the comedy-drama series Life Goes On, where he starred as a man living with HIV alongside Kellie Martin
The proud dad also raved about taking his three girls to Taylor Swift’s concert in 2023, sharing sweet snaps on Instagram and writing, ‘It’s official, I’m a certified Swiftie Dad! I totally get it now! What an awesome night!’
Lowe has been married to Painter since 2010, following his previous marriage to Oscar-winner Hilary Swank from 1997 to 2007.
He and Painter welcomed their first daughter, Mabel, in 2009. Mabel was followed by Fiona, who was born in November 2012. Their third daughter, Nixie, was born in 2016.
Lowe won an Emmy Award in 1993 for his supporting role on the comedy-drama series Life Goes On, where he starred as a man living with HIV.
He has also appeared on shows like Melrose Place, ER, 24, Pretty Little Liars and Now and Again.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org
