A family in Hollywood is facing deep sorrow following the loss of Fiona Hepler Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter. The family announced her death earlier this week, which is the second tragic event for them in less than two years.
The cause of Fiona’s death was confirmed by the medical examiner. She was declared dead at a nearby hospital at 1:14 a.m. on September 29. On October 1, the medical examiner’s office classified her death as a mental health crisis. Chad Lowe, who is the brother of actor Rob Lowe, expressed the family’s grief, noting their heartache over losing their beloved daughter. The family described Fiona as a smart, creative girl who enjoyed dancing and was cherished by her parents and sisters.
Chad’s father, Chuck Lowe, shared a message on Instagram to remember Fiona, posting a throwback picture of her swimming. He expressed his sorrow for the loss of his granddaughter. Fiona was the second of Chad and Kim’s three daughters, with Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, also in the family.
Following the news of her passing, a source described Fiona as a sweet and quiet individual. The community and her middle school have been significantly affected by her loss. The source noted that the Lowe family is very active in the community and that Fiona was passionate about dance.
This heartbreaking event occurs after the Lowe family experienced the loss of their home in a fire in Pacific Palisades in early 2025. Chad shared a post about visiting the site of their former home with their daughters a month after evacuating, expressing pride in their resilience during troubling times.
If anyone is dealing with mental health challenges, the National mental health crisis Prevention Lifeline provides support at 1-800-273-8255, and additional international resources can be found at befrienders.org. What are your thoughts on how communities can better support families facing similar tragedies?
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