Fiona Hepler Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her family home in Los Angeles, California. Emergency responders arrived at the residence early in the morning and confirmed her death at the scene, prompting an outpouring of condolences alongside a public appeal from her parents regarding crisis resources.

Chad Lowe and Kim Painter announced the tragedy through a joint family statement, describing their immense heartbreak while honoring the memory of their middle daughter. In their message, the grieving parents shared: “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.”

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Police response and emergency call at the Lowe residence

Emergency crews and law enforcement personnel received a distress call and were dispatched to the family residence at 00:10 Pacific Time (04:10 in Brasília) during the early morning hours of Tuesday. First responders arrived within minutes, but the 13-year-old could not be resuscitated and authorities declared her dead inside the home. The specific medical cause of death has not been disclosed by investigating officials or the county medical examiner, and the family has asked for time to grieve privately.

Alongside their tribute to Fiona, her relatives urged the public to offer prayers and directed anyone who may be facing severe emotional distress to contact specialized helpline services. The family stated: “Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. 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.”

Emergency details and case summary for Fiona Hepler Lowe

• Incident date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• Dispatch time: 00:10 Pacific Time (04:10 Brasília time)
• Location: Family home in Los Angeles, California, United States
• Victim: Fiona Hepler Lowe, 13 years old, born November 16, 2012
• Immediate family: Parents Chad Lowe, 58, and Kim Painter, 52; sisters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10; uncle Rob Lowe, 62
• Crisis support resource: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available by phone or text

Pacific Palisades wildfire and family history

Fiona was born on Friday, November 16, 2012, as the second daughter of Chad Lowe, 58, and Kim Painter, 52. Her middle name, Hepler, carried historical significance within the family, as it was chosen to honor the maiden name of Chad Lowe’s late mother. The couple is also raising their 17-year-old firstborn daughter, Mabel Painter Lowe, and their 10-year-old youngest daughter, Nixie Barbara Lowe. Chad Lowe is the younger brother of 62-year-old television and film actor Rob Lowe.

The tragedy follows another major hardship that tested the household just over a year earlier, when the Lowe family suffered the complete loss of their long-time home in Pacific Palisades during destructive wildfires in early 2025. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Chad Lowe documented taking his three daughters back to inspect the ashes where they had grown up, publicly expressing admiration for the courage and resilience shown by Fiona and her sisters after their evacuation. The actor remarked at that time that guiding his daughters through adversity was his core purpose in life.

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Mental health resources and support services

The decision by the Lowe household to highlight the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reflects a growing effort by public figures to direct people toward free, confidential mental health assistance in moments of acute sorrow. The 988 service operates across the United States twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, offering immediate support via call or text to anyone experiencing emotional hardship, personal crisis, or substance distress, as well as to concerned relatives.

Public officials and coroners have not released official toxicology or medical findings regarding the exact circumstances surrounding the teenager’s sudden passing, and municipal agencies have indicated that procedural reviews remain ongoing.