9-1-1: Nashville premiere honors Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona
ABC's 9-1-1: Nashville ended its season 2 premiere on Thursday with a tribute to Fiona Lowe, the daughter of executive producer and director Chad Lowe. A title card read "In Loving Memory, Fiona Lowe" beside her photo. Fiona died on September 29 at age 13.
ABC's 9-1-1: Nashville ended its season 2 premiere on Thursday with a tribute to Fiona Lowe, Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider and The Hollywood Reporter reported. Fiona was the daughter of Chad Lowe, an executive producer and director on the show, all three reported.
A title card reading "In Loving Memory, Fiona Lowe" appeared with a photo of her at the end of the episode, Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider and The Hollywood Reporter reported. Fiona died on September 29, at age 13, all three reported.
Chad Lowe directed the premiere, titled "Going Rogue," Entertainment Weekly reported. He also directed six episodes of 9-1-1: Lone Star, Entertainment Weekly and TV Insider reported. On that show, he played Robert Strand, the brother of a character played by his real-life brother, Rob Lowe, Entertainment Weekly and TV Insider reported.
In a statement released through People after her death, the family said, "We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," according to Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter. "She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives," the family said, according to Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider and The Hollywood Reporter. The family asked for prayers and privacy, all three reported.
Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, also have two other daughters, Mabel and Nixie, Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider and The Hollywood Reporter reported. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Fiona's death a suicide, Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter reported.
The family's statement urged anyone who is struggling to reach out for help, Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter reported. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the US, or chat at 988lifeline.org.
What we know: 9-1-1: Nashville honored Fiona Lowe with an on-screen tribute at the end of its season 2 premiere.
What we don't: Whether the show will mark her death in later episodes.
Where outlets agree Entertainment Weekly, TV Insider and The Hollywood Reporter all report that the premiere ended with an "In Loving Memory" title card and photo of Fiona Lowe.
Where they differ The outlets cited here report the same key facts so far.