TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of suicide.Actor Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter’s daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe, has sadly passed away. She was just 13 years old.In a statement shared with PEOPLE, the Lowe family confirmed the news saying, “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona.”Remembering the teen, as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance,” the grieving family added, “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “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.”Although the family did not reveal details of her death, they concluded their note with a suicide helpline number. The note read, “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.”Fiona was born on November 16, 2012, and was the second of Chad and Kim’s three daughters. Her elder sister, Mabel Painter, is 17, while her younger sister, Nixie Barbara, is 10.Chad, 58, who is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, marked Fiona’s birthday last November with a special post. Celebrating her becoming a teen, he wrote in his Instagram post, “Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!”Fiona’s death comes months after the family endured the devastating loss of their home when Pacific Palisades was destroyed in the wildfires.In February, Chad shared that the family had returned to see the remains of the home where his three daughters had grown up.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, mental illness, domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help from a doctor, mental health expert, NGO, or trusted individual. Helplines and support services are available to offer assistance and guidance.
