Updated October 8, 2026, 7:12 p.m. ET
After Chad Lowe announced the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Lowe, he shares his perspective on his coping process.
On Thursday, October 8, more than a week after Fiona Lowe’s suicide on September 29, he took to his Instagram Stories to share a clip from Olivia Hunt’s “On Healing” podcast. In the clip, author and self-proclaimed “soul coach” Gerry Hussey discusses his belief in a “divine frequency” and reflects on what happens when someone dies.
“So when we die, where do we go? We return to a state of peace and love. Where were we before we were born?” ” he said, adding that he believed “there is a spirit that enters the body. He mobilizes. It gives us intelligence and awareness.”
In the episode, originally released in July 2025, Hussey spoke about the grieving process of accepting that “we don’t control anything” and that “no one really knows why people die; no one really knows why we live.”
“All parents believe they will outlive their children. But not all parents are so lucky,” he said. “If you have someone you love deeply now, tell them you love them. Don’t leave any conversation unsaid. Don’t leave any wound unhealed.”
Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, announced the news of their daughter’s death in a family statement to People on September 29.
“We are deeply heartbroken at the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the family wrote, adding that she was “a loving, intelligent, creative young girl who loved to dance.”
“She was adored by her sisters and deeply loved by her parents,” they continued. “In fact, she was the light of our lives. Her passing is devastating to our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.”
Their message included information for the National Suicide & Crisis Helpline: “If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”
Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth and adults in the United States, according to the CDC. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s BeThe1To website offers five action steps for opening a line of communication with someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Lowe, 58, is an Emmy Award winner best known for his role as a teenager in the ABC comedy-drama “Life Goes On” and is the younger brother of Rob Lowe. He and Painter, 52, have been married since 2010 and welcomed Fiona in November 2012. The couple also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10.
Contributor: Taijuan Moorman
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call 988 any time of the day or night, or chat online via the 988 Suicide & Crisis lifeline. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7 text support to people in crisis when they call 741741.
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