LOS ANGLES: Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter’s 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, has died. Her family remembered her as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance”.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE on September 29, the family said they were “deeply heartbroken” by Fiona’s death. They said she was deeply loved by her parents and sisters.
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the family said.
“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” they added. “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”
The family asked for privacy and shared information about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
“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.”
Chad, 58, and Kim, 52, welcomed Fiona on November 16, 2012. She was their second daughter. Their eldest daughter, Mabel Painter, is 17, and their youngest, Nixie Barbara, is 10.
In 2025, Chad shared a post celebrating Fiona’s 13th birthday. Alongside a photo of her, he wrote, “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” He added, “Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!
Fiona’s death comes after a difficult time for the family. Their Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the 2025 fires.
In February 2025, Chad shared that the family had returned to see what remained of the home where his three daughters had grown up.
“Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home,” he wrote. “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.”
Reported By: Foreign Showbiz Reporter I Los Angles ,California
