Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona's cause of death at 13 released
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has confirmed that the death of 13-year-old Fiona Hepler Lowe, daughter of actor Chad Lowe, was a suicide. The family has requested privacy and shared resources for mental health support.
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Hear this story The cause of death for actor-director Chad Lowe 's daughter, Fiona Hepler Lowe , has been released.
The 13-year-old died in a hospital on Sept. 29, according to a case update by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner on Oct. 1. The manner was determined to be a suicide.
Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, announced their daughter's death in a family statement to People on Sept. 29.
"We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the family wrote, adding 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," they continued. "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."
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