New details have emerged in the death of Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter, Fiona, who died in a hospital on Tuesday, September 29, according to County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner records viewed by Page Six. The teenager's death was announced by her family in a public statement on Tuesday.
Family's heartbreaking statement
Her family said: “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.”
Her loved ones described their loss as "devastating" and asked for “prayers and privacy at this time.”
Rob Lowe reportedly drops everything
Chad's brother Rob Lowe has reportedly "dropped everything" and rushed to his side following the news. A source told Naughty But Nice: “Chad is his little brother, and the second he heard, Hollywood stopped mattering. There was nowhere else Rob was going to be except by Chad’s side.”
Another source said: “Rob knows there are no words that can fix this. He can’t take away Chad’s grief. What he can do is be present, protect his brother and make absolutely certain he never has to face this alone. Right now, he’s simply a big brother helping hold his family together.”
Support from friends and family
People reported that Rob, along with close friends, have "rallied around" Chad and his wife, producer Kim Painter. They added: “Everyone’s heartbroken. Right now, the focus is on being there for them in any way they can.”
The family's statement following Fiona's death concluded: "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."
