Mabel, the 17-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe, has posted a deeply emotional tribute to her sister Fiona, who died by suicide at age 13.
Mabel Lowe, 17, honored her sibling by sharing a carousel of sweet throwback photos to Instagram of the two youngsters growing up and sharing everything together.
“I love you so much, Fiona,” Mabel wrote in the caption of a post shared Saturday. “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.”
The slideshow featured memories of the sisters together, including beach outings, car rides with birthday balloons, cuddles in a pet bed, wagon rides and a childhood embrace beside Fiona’s crib. Other images showed the girls enjoying a picnic, while Fiona danced in a studio.
Mabel’s tribute comes as family, friends and members of Fiona’s community continue to share messages honoring the teenager after her death.
Lowe’s eldest daughter, Mabel, took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to repost touching video tributes from Fiona’s former dance teacher and the youth club and camp Fiona attended prior to her passing.
Chad Lowe’s 17-year-old daughter, Mabel, has paid tribute to her late sister Fiona, pictured, who died by suicide at 13.
Fiona was the daughter of Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter. She was also the older sister of the couple’s youngest child, 10-year-old Nixie. The family said Fiona died by suicide on Tuesday.
The first video in one tribute was originally shared by Kendra Andrews, a teacher and choreographer at the Los Angeles dance studio Fiona attended.
In a lengthy caption, Andrews began by recalling the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed the Lowe family’s home.
“This first video was taken only a month after you lost your home in the fire,” Andrews wrote. “You came into the studio like you always did for all the years I’ve known you — excited, with a beaming, bright smile and a big, warm hug for me.”
Andrews also posted footage of Fiona practicing the same routine after spending weeks learning and refining the choreography.
“The next video is our second rehearsal a few weeks later,” Andrews recalled. “You had clearly spent so much time outside of the studio working hard to fine-tune and finesse. Your passion and determination were incredibly beautiful to witness.”
“I didn’t film when you performed it on stage a couple days later, as I wanted to be fully present and soak it in. I just watched from the wings, my heart swelling with pride and my eyes filling with tears of joy.”
“FiFi, I love you more than words can convey. It was an honor to teach you, laugh with you and watch you grow. Our hearts are shattered. We will never be the same without you here. I will miss you and love you forever,” Andrews continued.
“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,” Mabel wrote Saturday. Above, Lowe and Kim Painter are pictured with their daughters Mabel, Fiona and Nixie.
Mabel continued her tribute to Fiona: “I will honor you forever and keep your memory alive. I love you. I hope you knew just how much.”
The family confirmed Fiona’s death in a statement released Tuesday: “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was adored by her sisters and deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives.” Above, Lowe and Painter are pictured in 2019.
Mabel’s emotional message followed an outpouring of tributes to Fiona from those who knew and loved her.
Andrews also addressed Fiona’s parents and sisters in her message of remembrance.
“Chad, Kim, Mabel and Nixie — I love you, and I’m thinking of you nonstop,” she wrote.
Widget Works, a youth group and camp offering beach days, ocean activities and outdoor adventures in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, Southern California, also shared a moving tribute to the teenager.
Mabel reposted their video of Fiona hanging out on the beach with friends and chatting about her stuffed pumpkin pillow which she had named ‘Mr Pumpkin.’
‘He’s a lopsided pumpkin,’ Fiona told the woman behind the camera with a jovial smile.
‘Thank you, Fiona. Thank you for all the beautiful years we were able to frolic, dance, laugh and love each other,’ Widget Works wrote.
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‘Thank you for being such an important part of our Widget Works family and for sharing your love, creativity and sweet sassiness with us.
‘We will miss you, and we will look for you in every wave, every seagull squawk, and we will chant your name amongst the “we are proud of yous.”‘
Fiona’s former dancer teacher Kendra Andrews shared videos of the teen rehearsing in the studio and wrote: ‘Our hearts are shattered. We will never be the same without you here. I will miss you and love you forever’
Fiona was also remembered by Widget Works, the Southern California youth group and camp that she attended
The youth organization added: ‘We love and adore you, and our hearts ache to be without you. But you will forever be part of our summers, and we will honor you and remember all the beautiful days we were blessed with you. We love you, Fiona.’
In the comments, Fiona’s mom wrote: ‘Love you so much.’
Others who paid loving tribute to the late teen included the Lowe’s father and Fiona’s grandfather, Chuck Lowe; Lowe’s former Bones co-star David Boreanaz; and actor Cary Elwes.
Lowe’s elder brother, Rob Lowe, had been present for the family since the tragedy.
In a statement to People, Lowe and his casting director wife remembered Fiona as ‘a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.’
‘We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona.
‘She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. 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.’
Lowe and his casting director wife remembered Fiona as ‘a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.’ Above, the family in 2023
The Life Goes On actor is the younger brother of Rob Lowe, who has been present and giving the family his support during this difficult time. Above, the brothers in 2003
They directed anyone struggling with mental health to reach out to the suicide prevention helpline: ‘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.’
Last year, the Life Goes On actor took to social media to celebrate Fiona turning 13 years old.
He posted a picture of his daughter on Instagram, writing in the caption: ‘Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!! (sic)’
Nine months earlier, Lowe shared a snap of his daughters returning to the remains of their family home, which they were forced to evacuate during the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025.
‘Almost a month after we evacuated our girls finally got to go back to see what’s left of their home,’ he shared in the caption.
‘The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience.’
Lowe, who was previously married to Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank between 1997 and 2007, also insisted it was his ‘greatest joy and privilege’ being a father to the trio.
He added: ‘Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege.’
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