Chad Lowe and his family are mourning the loss of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, after the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that her death was a suicide.

Fiona died on Tuesday, September 29, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 1:14 a.m. The medical examiner’s ruling was released on Thursday, October 1, confirming the manner of death.

The news comes just days after the Lowe family publicly announced Fiona’s death and asked for privacy as they grieve.

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Chad Lowe’s daughter Fiona, 13, died by suicide, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner concluded on Thursday, adding that she passed away in hospital at 1.14am on Tuesday

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The Lowes’ statement on Tuesday confirming Fiona’s death described her as ‘the light of our lives’ and added: ‘She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents’

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The actor shared Fiona with wife Kim Painter. The couple are also parents to daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, ten

Family remembers Fiona as “the light of our lives”

Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, shared the devastating news in a statement on Tuesday.

They remembered Fiona 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 both of her parents.

“In fact, she was the light of our lives,” the family said.

The couple also described her death as devastating for the entire family and asked for prayers and privacy during the difficult period. They encouraged anyone struggling with their mental health to seek support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Fiona was the middle of Chad and Kim’s three daughters. The couple, who married in 2010, are also parents to Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.

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‘Her passing is devastating for our entire family,’ Tuesday’s statement said, while directing anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to the suicide prevention helpline

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Lowe’s father, Charles Lowe, shared a touching tribute to his granddaughter Fiona on Wednesday sharing a sweet photo of her swimming in a pool

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Charles is also father to Chad’s older brother and fellow actor Rob Lowe, seen together at the 2002 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles

Fiona remembered by her family and community

Fiona’s death has also deeply affected the school community around her.

A source described the 13-year-old to PEOPLE as sweet, quiet and kind, with dance being her biggest passion. She was also remembered as having a highly artistic personality and for treating other students with kindness.

Parents at Fiona’s school were informed that a student had died and were told that counselors were available to provide emotional support to students and staff who needed it.

The Lowe family has remained closely involved with the school community, according to PEOPLE.

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Lowe, who has appeared on TV shows such as ER, 24, Melrose Place and Now And Again, reflected on being a ‘girl dad’ on the Still Here Hollywood podcast in August 2024

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‘Having daughters is such an incredible privilege,’ he shared on the podcast. ‘And so I look at the world, really, from their perspective’

Grandfather shares emotional tribute

Fiona’s grandfather, Charles Lowe, also paid tribute to his granddaughter following the news.

On Wednesday, he shared a photograph of Fiona smiling while swimming in a pool and wrote a brief message remembering her.

Charles is the father of Chad Lowe and actor Rob Lowe.

The wider Lowe family has rallied around Chad and Kim following Fiona’s death. PEOPLE reported that Rob Lowe and other relatives and friends have been supporting the couple as they cope with the loss.

Chad Lowe had often shared his pride in being a father

Before Fiona’s death, Chad frequently shared photographs and memories of his daughters on social media.

In November 2025, he celebrated Fiona becoming a teenager, posting a photograph of her wearing cowboy boots and encouraging her to “keep dancing through life.”

The actor also shared a photograph of all three daughters in February 2025 after they returned to see the remains of the family home following the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire.

Chad wrote at the time that he was proud of how his daughters had handled the experience and described being their father as his “life’s greatest joy and privilege.”

The family had been forced to cope with the loss of their home during the fires earlier that year, adding another difficult chapter to an already challenging period for the family.

Chad Lowe once spoke about the privilege of raising daughters

In a 2024 appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast, Chad spoke about how becoming a father to three daughters had changed the way he viewed the world.

“Having daughters is such an incredible privilege,” he said, explaining that raising girls had given him a more personal perspective on issues affecting women and girls.

He also spoke about seeing the world through the eyes of his daughters and the responsibility he felt as their father.

Lowe had previously shared family moments with his daughters, including taking all three to a Taylor Swift concert in 2023.

A family asking for privacy

Fiona’s death has left the Lowe family, her friends and her school community grieving the loss of a 13-year-old remembered for her creativity, kindness and love of dance.

For now, her parents have asked for privacy and prayers as they come to terms with the loss of their daughter.

The family has also used the moment to encourage people struggling with mental health to seek help rather than facing those difficulties alone. In the United States, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988.