Newly reported medical examiner information places Fiona Hepler Lowe’s death at a hospital, following an earlier account that said the 13-year-old daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter had died at the family home.
According to People’s reporting, Fiona was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 1:14 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. TMZ had previously reported that authorities were called to the Lowe residence at 12:10 a.m.
The reported hospital pronouncement came one hour and four minutes after the call to authorities. The available accounts do not describe what happened during that interval.
Fiona, the niece of actor Rob Lowe, was the middle of Chad and Kim’s three daughters. Her parents announced her death on September 29 and asked for privacy as their family grieved.
Hospital records clarify the overnight timeline
TMZ’s initial account, attributed to law enforcement sources, stated that Fiona had died at home. Subsequent reporting cited Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records identifying a hospital as the place of death.
People then reported the precise time of the hospital pronouncement, citing the medical examiner.
The reported hospital pronouncement came one hour and four minutes after the call to authorities. The available accounts do not describe what happened during that interval.
Fiona, the niece of actor Rob Lowe, was the middle of Chad and Kim’s three daughters. Her parents announced her death on September 29 and asked for privacy as their family grieved.
Hospital records clarify the overnight timeline
TMZ’s initial account, attributed to law enforcement sources, stated that Fiona had died at home. Subsequent reporting cited Los Angeles County Medical Examiner records identifying a hospital as the place of death.
People then reported the precise time of the hospital pronouncement, citing the medical examiner.
The later information establishes the reported place and time of death, while leaving the circumstances of the emergency undisclosed.
The family’s original announcement did not provide those details. Instead, Chad and Kim shared memories of their daughter and described the impact of losing her.
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On Thursday, October 1, Fiona’s death was ruled a suicide, according to People’s reporting from the medical examiner’s office, cited by Daily Voice.
Suicide was the official determination of the manner of death. The supplied reporting does not disclose a specific medical cause.
The case had previously remained open while officials reviewed it. No further circumstances surrounding Fiona’s death were provided in the accounts shared by the family or medical examiner.
Page Six reported that Chad’s representatives did not respond to its request for comment about the newly released information.
Her family remembers her creativity and love of dance
In their statement to People, Chad and Kim remembered Fiona as a loving, intelligent and creative girl who enjoyed dancing. They said she was deeply loved by her parents and adored by her sisters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10.
They described Fiona as “the light of our lives” and requested prayers and privacy.
Dance also featured in Chad’s Instagram tribute for Fiona’s 13th birthday in November 2025. His message encouraged her to continue dancing through life.
People’s reporting included memories from her school community, where she was described as kind, quiet and artistic. Sources recalled her friendships and her kindness toward other students.
The school notified families that a student had died and made counseling available to students and staff.
Fiona’s grandfather, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, also shared a photograph of his granddaughter with a brief farewell: “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.”
Fatherhood and an earlier family loss
Chad had spoken publicly about how raising three daughters changed his perspective. On the Still Here Hollywood podcast, he described being their father as a privilege and explained that their experiences influenced how he viewed the world.
His family posts included birthdays, outdoor activities and time together. In January 2025, he documented another difficult event: the Pacific Palisades fire destroyed the home where all three girls had grown up.
Weeks after evacuating, Chad brought his daughters back to see the remains. Fiona was 12 at the time. He praised the girls’ resilience and wrote about his commitment to helping them through the loss.
The family has continued asking for privacy following Fiona’s death. T
