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Chad Lowe and his partner Painter announced the tragic death of their 13-year-old daughter Fiona. The couple described her as a smart, creative, and loving girl who adored dancing. While no official cause was confirmed, speculation about self-harm prompted the parents to encourage mental health support. Tributes poured in from friends and family, including David Boreanaz and Chad Lowe's father.
was pronounced deadLowe, the Emmy-winning star of Life Goes On and Pretty Little Liars, Painter shared the heartbreaking news of their daughter’s death on Wednesday.
“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,” the couple said in a statement to Page Six.
“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives. At the time, no cause of death had been confirmed, but speculation had circulated that self-harm may have been involved, with the parents using the statement to encourage anyone struggling with their mental health to seek support.
Chad Lowe’s father shared an image of his granddaughter on Instagram on Thursday, alongside the caption “Rest in peace sweet Fiona”. Actor and friend of the family David Boreanaz shared a touching tribute to Fiona, calling her a “beautiful soul”.
“May she be surrounded in light and dance in heaven with all the angels,” he wrote in a post to Instagram. “This is a devastating time for the community,” the source said. “She was always kind to other students. Many of her friends are out today grieving.
”Lowe, brother of Hollywood icon Rob Lowe, publicly celebrated Fiona’s 13th birthday in November last year, sharing a touching tribute.
“Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today! Keep dancing through life, FiBear! Love you soooo much! ” he wrote alongside a photo of his young daughter.
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