Chad Lowe and Kim Painter Mourn Daughter Fiona, Dead at 13
- 🔑 Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announced on September 29, 2026, that their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, had died, sharing a joint statement to People that called her “the light of our lives” and asked for prayers and privacy for their family during this time.
- Fiona was born November 16, 2012, and was the middle of the couple’s three daughters; her sisters are Mabel Painter, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10, both named in her parents’ statement describing how deeply she was adored by her siblings.
- The family has not disclosed a cause of death, and none has been officially confirmed; this article does not speculate on how, when, or where Fiona died, in keeping with the family’s explicit request for privacy at this sensitive time.
- The family’s statement included a note directing anyone struggling with mental health to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, quoted here only as part of the full statement and without any inference about the cause of Fiona’s death.
- Chad Lowe is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, making Fiona his niece, though no separate statement has been issued by Rob Lowe; Lowe’s prior marriage to Hilary Swank ended in 2007, years before Fiona was born in 2012.
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter have confirmed that their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, has died, releasing a joint statement that asks for “prayers and privacy” for their family. The actor and his wife shared the statement with People on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, describing Fiona as “the light of our lives.” The family has not disclosed how, when, or where she died, and this article reports only what the family has chosen to share publicly.
Who Was Fiona Hepler Lowe?
Fiona Hepler Lowe was born on November 16, 2012, and died at age 13, the middle of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s three daughters. Her middle name, Hepler, comes from her late paternal grandmother’s maiden name — the same middle name carried by her uncle, actor Rob Lowe. In their statement, her parents described her as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance,” adding that she “was adored by her sisters” and “deeply loved by her parents.”
What Did Chad Lowe and Kim Painter Say About Fiona’s Death?
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter released one joint statement, as a family, confirming Fiona’s death and asking the public to respect their privacy. The full statement, provided to People and subsequently confirmed by multiple entertainment-news outlets, reads: “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance… 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 statement closed with a note directing anyone affected by mental health struggles to a national crisis line: “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.”
What Is Known About How Fiona Died?
As of this writing, Chad Lowe and Kim Painter have not disclosed a cause of death, and no cause has been officially confirmed. Their statement addressed Fiona’s life and the family’s grief but did not describe the circumstances of her passing, and they have asked for privacy rather than further public discussion. In keeping with that request, and because no cause has been confirmed by the family or any official source, this article does not speculate on how, when, or where Fiona died.
Who Are Fiona’s Sisters?
Fiona is survived by two sisters, Mabel Painter, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10. Both were referenced in their parents’ statement, which said Fiona “was adored by her sisters.” The family has not released separate statements from Mabel or Nixie, and none are expected given the family’s request for privacy.
How Does Fiona’s Family Connect to the Wider Lowe Family?
Chad Lowe is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, making Fiona his niece, though no separate public statement has been issued by Rob Lowe himself. Chad Lowe, an Emmy winner for his role on “Life Goes On” and also known for “Pretty Little Liars,” was previously married to actress Hilary Swank from 1997 to 2007 — a marriage that ended years before Fiona’s 2012 birth, meaning Swank is not Fiona’s mother. Lowe has been married to producer Kim Painter, Fiona’s mother, since 2011. No public statement from Swank has been reported.
What Should Readers Take Away From This?
Beyond the statement Chad Lowe and Kim Painter chose to share, there is nothing further to confirm publicly at this time, and the family has asked that their privacy be respected as they grieve. Anyone struggling with grief or mental health concerns can also reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Our thoughts are with Chad Lowe, Kim Painter, and their family during this devastating loss.
How we verified this
The family statement was cross-checked against multiple independent source types — original entertainment-trade reporting, wire-service/syndicated pickups, and broadcast-network entertainment desks — and the quoted text is consistent word-for-word across all of them.
Fiona’s age, birthdate, and sisters’ names/ages were confirmed against at least two independent source types reporting the same figures; no conflicting numbers were found.
Cause of death has not been disclosed by the family and has not been independently confirmed by any primary source as of this writing (30 September–1 October 2026). Some secondary outlets have reported additional circumstantial details attributed to unnamed law-enforcement sources; those details were not treated as confirmed and are intentionally omitted here, in keeping with the family’s request for privacy — this article reports only what the family voluntarily released.
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Status at publish: the family’s statement and Fiona’s biographical details are fixed as of publication; whether any further statement or disclosure follows remains open and was re-checked the morning of publication with no change found.