Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, said on Friday that their daughter Fiona, aged 13, has died. In a brief announcement the couple described themselves as "heartbroken" and paid tribute to their child, saying she "was the light of our lives."
The announcement was issued by Lowe and Painter together; the couple gave no further details about the circumstances surrounding Fiona's death. Their statement expressed deep sorrow at the loss and offered a short remembrance of their daughter.
Lowe is a veteran actor who has worked in film and television and has been a public figure for many years. The couple’s announcement drew attention because of Lowe’s profile in the entertainment industry, but their statement focused solely on their family loss.
The family did not provide additional information in the notice. No further comment was released by the couple at the time of the announcement.