Chad Lowe's daughter breaks silence with heartbreaking message after death of 13-year-old sister
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Chad Lowe's daughter Mabel Lowe has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her sister on social media.
Fiona Lowe, 13, was pronounced dead in hospital in Los Angeles in the early hours of September 29, with her family saying that they were 'deeply heartbroken'.
Now, Mabel Lowe, Fiona's elder sister, has shared a tribute to her sister on social media.
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In a post on her Instagram page, Mabel shared several pictures of her sister, and wrote: "I love you so much fiona. i wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now.
"I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you, i hope you knew just how much."
Fiona's family also shared a statement announcing the tragic news and paying tribute to Fiona.
The state, shared with PEOPLE, 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."
It continued: "Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time. 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."
The medical examiner in the County of Los Angeles has now said that her cause of death has been ruled as suicide, Metro reports.
Fiona was the middle child of Lowe and his wife Kim Painter, who also have Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, with Lowe and Painter getting married in 2010.
Fiona's school had also released a statement to students confirming that a student had passed away, and offering support to other students at the school after the tragedy.
The email said: “It is with deep sadness that I am calling you to advise you of the death of one of our students.
“Our sincere condolences go out to the student’s family, friends and teachers.
“Counselors are available to meet with students and staff who may need emotional support during this difficult time.”
Lowe, who is the brother of Hollywood actor Rob Lowe, previously revealed how the family lost their home in the Palisades wildfires in California, sharing a picture of his daughters on Instagram surveying what was left of the family home.
In the post, he wrote: “Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home.”
He added: “The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege.”
If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.
Kit Roberts