LOS ANGELES, California — October 16, 2026 — Fiona Hepler Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor and director Chad Lowe and film producer Kim Painter, is being remembered by her family and loved ones following her death on September 29, 2026.
The family announced the loss in a statement shared with People, expressing profound grief and asking for privacy during an extraordinarily difficult time. They described Fiona as a loving young girl who was intelligent, creative and loved to dance.
“She was the light of our lives,” the family said, reflecting the important place Fiona held in the lives of her parents and sisters.
Fiona was the middle of three daughters shared by Chad Lowe and Kim Painter. Her sisters, Mabel and Nixie, were also central to her family life.
Those who remembered Fiona highlighted her enthusiasm for dance and her creative spirit. Her dance teacher, Kendra Andrews, paid tribute to her in early October, recalling her warmth, dedication and the joy she brought to the dance studio.
The tributes offered a glimpse of a young person whose interests and relationships meant a great deal to those around her.
Following Fiona’s death, her parents requested prayers and privacy as the family began to grieve. Her older sister, Mabel, also shared a personal tribute, expressing enduring love for Fiona and the desire to honor her memory.
The family has faced another major hardship in recent years: losing its Pacific Palisades home in the devastating 2025 wildfires. News reports have noted this context, though the family has not attributed Fiona’s death to any particular circumstance.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Fiona’s death a suicide, according to reporting published in early October. Her family did not initially disclose the cause of death in its public announcement.
Out of respect for Fiona and her loved ones, speculation about the circumstances or reasons behind her death should be avoided. Public reporting has not established a full account of what she experienced privately.
Fiona’s family, teachers and community members have shared tributes that emphasize her creativity, her love of dance and the affection surrounding her.
On October 15, the television series 9-1-1: Nashville, on which Chad Lowe works as an executive producer and director, honored Fiona with an on-screen memorial during its second-season premiere. The tribute reflected the support of colleagues as the Lowe family continues to mourn.
Fiona’s death is a profound loss for her family and everyone who knew her. Her loved ones have asked for privacy, while those wishing to honor her can remember the qualities the family emphasized: her love, creativity and passion for dancing.
