Fiona Lowe, daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, dies at 13

From left, Kim Painter, Nixie Lowe, Fiona Lowe, Mabel Lowe and Chad Lowe at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif. in 2023. Steven Simione / GettyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleOct. 1, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT / Updated Oct. 1, 2026, 11:43 AM EDTBy Rebecca CohenFiona Lowe, the daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, has died, the family announced.

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the Lowe family said in a statement posted Wednesday to the Instagram stories of her sister, Mabel Lowe.

The family remembered Fiona as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.”

The statement added: “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. 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 statement said. “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 Lowe’s cause of death was not announced. People was the first outlet to obtain the family statement.

Her grandfather, Chuck Lowe, said Wednesday on Instagram: “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.”

Born on Nov. 16, 2012, Fiona Lowe was the second of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s three daughters.

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One of his most recent posts of Fiona Lowe featured her on her 13th birthday.

“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!!” Chad Lowe wrote in the caption. “Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!”

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Rebecca CohenRebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.