9-1-1: Nashville paid tribute to Fiona Lowe, daughter of the series’ executive producer and director Chad Lowe, during the premiere of its second season Thursday. Fiona died on Sept. 29. She was 13.
After the episode, titled “Going Rogue,” concluded, the screen went black before a title card appeared reading, “In loving memory, Fiona Lowe,” alongside a photo of her.
Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, announced their daughter’s death in a statement shared with People, describing her as their “loving young girl.”
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance. She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives,” the couple said.
“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time,” the statement continued. “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.”
Per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Fiona’s manner of death was ruled a suicide.
Chad Lowe is known for his roles in Life Goes On, Unfaithful and Pretty Little Liars. He and Painter also have daughters: Mabel Painter, 17, and Nixie Barbara, 10.
Created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani, ABC‘s 9-1-1: Nashville stars Chris O’Donnell, Ryan Phillippe, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and LeAnn Rimes. Lowe has also worked on the spinoff 9-1-1: Lone Star, which starred his brother, Rob Lowe.