‘9-1-1: Nashville’ pays tribute to Chad Lowe’s daughter after death at 13

“9-1-1: Nashville” paid tribute to Chad Lowe’s late daughter, Fiona, just three weeks after her death at age 13.

During the ABC show’s Season 2 premiere on Thursday, a title card appeared on the screen that read, “In Loving Memory, Fiona Lowe.” The message was accompanied by her name and a photo of the 13-year-old.

Lowe is an executive producer and director on the television series starring Chris O’Donnell and Jessica Capshaw. He directed the first episode of Season 2, titled, “Going Rogue.”

The Season 2 premiere of “9-1-1: Nashville” paid tribute to Chad Lowe’s late daughter, Fiona, in a title card. Fiona died by suicide in September at age 13. ABC
The family announced the news of Fiona’s death in a statement. (Fiona is seen here in 2023.) Instagram/ichadlowe

Lowe tragically lost his daughter by suicide on Sept. 29.

Fiona was the second-oldest child of Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter. The couple also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10.

The family announced the devastating news in a statement at the time.

“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,” the statement read.

Fiona was the second-oldest child of Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter. (Lowe is seen above in 2025.) Tammie/AFF-USA / Shutterstock
Lowe is an executive producer and director on “9-1-1: Nashville.” (The actor is pictured on set with series stars Leann Rimes and Jessica Capshaw.) Disney
The show stars Chris O’Donnell (seen above) and Jessica Capshaw. Disney

“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family 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.”

The Lowe family concluded the statement by sharing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

After her death, a source told Page Six that Fiona was a “very well-liked student” at her school, and “had a lot of friends.”

Among those who paid tribute to the 13-year-old included Lowe’s former “Bones” co-star David Boreanaz and sister of sportscaster Erin Andrews, Kendra Andrews, who was Fiona’s dance teacher.

The couple also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10. (The family is seen here in 2022.) MediaPunch / BACKGRID
“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,” the family’s statement read. Chad Lowe/Instagram

Lowe’s eldest daughter, Mabel, also paid tribute to her younger sister in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

“I love you so much fiona ❤️ i wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now,” Mabel wrote in the caption, accompanied by photos of the siblings during their childhood.

She added, “I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you, i hope you knew just how much.”

In the wake of Fiona’s death, the Los Angeles community has been rallying around the actor and his family.

A source told Page Six that Fiona was “very well liked” at her school. (Lowe is pictured with his daughters in 2024.) Chad Lowe/Instagram
Fiona died by suicide at age 13 on Sept. 29. Instagram/@lowedown769

“Several families from Fiona’s school have reached out offering how to help,” a source told Page Six.

“Meal trains as well as GoFundMe accounts were offered because everyone seems to want to help. They are only sharing things with their very small, private circle,” the source continued.

Page Six learned the family has kindly declined the offers.

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