Coroner confirms actor Chad Lowe's daughter died by suicide
Fiona Lowe, daughter of actor Chad Lowe, died by suicide on 29 September, the coroner has confirmed.
Fiona, the 13-year-old daughter of actor and director Chad Lowe and producer Kim Painter, was pronounced dead at a local hospital on 29 September at 1.14am. The coroner's office has now confirmed the manner of death as suicide.
Lowe, known for the TV series Life Goes On and Pretty Little Liars, and Painter said in a statement that Fiona was a loving, smart and creative young girl who loved to dance. Lowe and Painter asked for privacy as their family grieves.
A source told media that Fiona's school and community were uniting to honour her memory, describing her as sweet, quiet and kind, with dance as her biggest passion and a very artistic soul.
- 13 years old
- Fiona's age
- 29 September at 1.14am
- Death date and time
Why it mattersThe case highlights the vulnerability of young people to mental health crises and the importance of accessible support services.
AustraliaFor Australians struggling with suicidal thoughts or depression, support services including Lifeline (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 224 636) are available.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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