Chad Lowe and his family found themselves surrounded by loved ones as they attended a family wedding less than two weeks after the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. The 58-year old actor, his wife, Kim Painter, and their daughters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, joined relatives at the wedding of Lowe's nephew, Matthew Lowe, and Emily Markus in Santa Barbara, California, on Saturday, 10 October.
The family wanted to be together during what has been an 'extremely difficult time' as they continue to mourn Fiona, a source told People. The gathering also let Chad and Kim's daughters spend time with family and friends as they grieve their sister's loss.
Lowe's Family Wanted To Find Moments of Joy Amid Grief
'Chad, Kim and the daughters wanted to be around family this weekend,' the source told People. 'Though this is an extremely difficult time, the family has rallied around them.'
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The insider added that the couple wanted their daughters to feel supported as they navigate life without their sister. The source said Chad and Kim wanted their daughters to be surrounded by people who loved Fiona and could offer support as they grieved.
'Chad and Kim wanted to make sure their daughters were around family and friends and thought it was important for their family to have some moments of joy and be surrounded by those who love them, and loved Fiona, most,' the source said.
The wedding took place just 11 days after Fiona's death on 29 September. Chad and Kim announced the devastating news in a statement shared with People, asking for prayers and privacy as they mourned their daughter.
Remembering Chad Lowe's Daughter Fiona
In their statement, the family described Fiona as 'a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance'. They also spoke about the special place she held in their family, saying her sisters adored her and her parents loved her deeply.
'In fact, she was the light of our lives,' they added. Fiona was the middle of Chad and Kim's three daughters, with Mabel and Nixie her older and younger sisters, respectively.
Her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from relatives, including Mabel, who shared childhood photographs of the sisters on Instagram on 3 October. The 17-year-old expressed her enduring love for her younger sister while reflecting on the difficulties Fiona had faced.
'I love you so much, Fiona,' Mabel wrote. '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,' she added. Her tribute reflected the bond the sisters shared and the family's profound sense of loss.
Rob Lowe and Family Rally Around Chad and Kim
The wedding brought together the extended Lowe family as Matthew, 33, the eldest son of Chad's older brother, Rob Lowe, and his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, married Markus. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow officiated the ceremony, which was attended by several other celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Katy Perry and Zoe Saldaña.
Rob, 62, has been among the relatives supporting his younger brother and his family as they cope with their loss. A source previously told People that the brothers are very close and that their family and friends have rallied around Chad and Kim.
The family has faced other hardships in recent years, including losing their home in the January 2025 Palisades fire. In the wake of Fiona's death, their loved ones have continued to offer support as they navigate an unimaginable loss.
Chad also returned to social media on 8 October, sharing an Instagram Stories clip of author Gerry Hussey appearing on Olivia Hunt's On Healing podcast. The actor did not add a separate message, but the clip featured Hussey reflecting on spirituality, death and the idea of finding peace and love beyond human existence.
As the Lowe family continues to mourn Fiona, their gathering at Matthew's wedding offered a reminder that grief and moments of happiness can coexist. Surrounded by relatives and friends who loved Fiona, Chad, Kim and their daughters gathered with their extended family during an extraordinarily painful time.
