dance teacher Chad Lowedaughter fionaHe paid a heartfelt tribute to the young man who died by suicide at the age of 13 earlier this week.
In his post on Instagram on Friday, October 2, he said: Kendra Andrews She shared a video of Fiona practicing her dance moves in a studio, and a woman, apparently Andrews herself, offered words of encouragement and praise.
“This first video was shot just a month after we lost your home to a fire. You came into the studio the way you always have for all the years I’ve known you… excited with a bright, bright smile and a big, warm hug for me,” Andrews wrote.
He continued, “This next video is our second rehearsal in a few weeks. It’s clear you spent a lot of time outside the studio fine-tuning and refining. It was incredibly beautiful to witness your passion and determination. When you performed it on stage a few days later, I didn’t film because 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.”
Andrews paid tribute to Fiona as he concluded the caption, adding that he felt “shattered” by the loss.
“FiFi, I love you more than words can express. It has been an honor to teach you, laugh with you, and watch you grow,” Andrews wrote. “Our hearts are shattered. We will never be the same here without you. I will miss you and love you forever♥️ Chad, Kim, Mabel and Nixie…I love you and think about you constantly.”
News of Fiona’s death first broke on Tuesday, September 29. Chad, 58, and his wife said, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Fiona.” Who is the Painter52, said in the joint statement.
The couple, who also have daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, described Fiona as “a smart, creative and loving young girl who loves to dance”.
Actor Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter announced the death of their daughter Fiona. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the couple said in a statement to People, TMZ and other outlets on Tuesday, September 29. Lowe and Painter, 58, described Fiona as a “loving young person”. […]
“He was dearly loved by his sisters and deeply loved by his parents. In fact, he was the light of our lives. His passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time,” the statement said. “If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”
Fiona was pronounced dead at 1:14 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the Los Angeles medical examiner said in a statement on Thursday (October 1). According to the coroner’s office, his death was ruled a suicide.
The actor’s younger brother Chad Rob Lowe, and Painter married in 2010. Chad was previously married Hilary Swank From 1997 to 2007.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.