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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Chad Lowe and Family Appear Publicly Following Daughter's Death

The actor and his wife attended a family wedding in Santa Barbara, marking their first public outing since their 13-year-old daughter's passing.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Chad Lowe and Family Appear Publicly Following Daughter's Death

Chad Lowe and his family have made their first public appearance since the tragic death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. The actor, 58, and his wife, Kim Painter, along with their daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, attended the wedding of their nephew, Matthew Lowe, to Emily Markus in Santa Barbara.

Fiona Lowe died by suicide on September 29. The family's attendance at the wedding marks their first known public outing since the loss.

Lowe was seen dressed in a blue suit, white shirt, and striped blue tie for the event. Images from the wedding showed the grieving father managing a smile, with Painter affectionately wrapping an arm around Nixie at one point. The family also received a hug from Katherine Schwarzenegger.

The actor's representatives have been reached for comment.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org.


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