Why Now Daily.

Published

Chad Lowe's Daughter Fiona Passes Away at 13, Family Emphasizes Mental Health

On September 29, 2026, actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter's 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, passed away. The family describes Fiona as a loving, creative girl and urges mental health awareness, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Timeline

  1. 2026-09-29: Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announce the death of their 13-year-old daughter Fiona
  2. 2026-09-29: Family issues statement to People magazine describing Fiona and highlighting mental health support
  3. 2026-09-30: Media outlets report on Fiona's passing and the family's request for privacy

On September 29, 2026, actor Chad Lowe and his wife, producer Kim Painter, shared the tragic news that their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, had passed away. In their official statement to People magazine, they described Fiona as "a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance," and expressed that she was "the light of our lives." The family also highlighted the importance of mental health support, providing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number. No specific cause of death was disclosed. [1]

Fiona was the second of three daughters born to Chad Lowe and Kim Painter and is survived by her sisters, Mabel, aged 17, and Nixie, aged 10. The family requested privacy during this difficult time as they grieve their loss in private. The announcement has sparked conversations about youth mental health challenges and the value of accessible crisis resources in the United States. [1][2]

Recent media coverage, such as the report by Los40 on September 30, 2026, emphasizes the devastation felt by the family and the wider public. While cause of death details remain private, the family's focus on mental health resources suggests their hope to raise awareness among the public about emotional wellbeing and support options for those in crisis. [3]

Sources

  1. Chad Lowe's Daughter Fiona Dead at 13: Cause of Death - Parade
  2. Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s Kids: Meet Their 3 Daughters, Including Late Daughter Fiona - Parade
  3. Muere Fiona Hepler, hija de Chad Lowe y sobrina de Rob Lowe con tan solo 13 años: "Estamos profundamente destrozados"

Related stories