John Owen Lowe turned to a poem about hope after his 13-year-old cousin Fiona Lowe’s death. The 30-year-old actor and writer, who is Rob Lowe’s youngest son, shared Emily Dickinson’s “Hope Is the Thing With Feathers” on his Instagram Stories over the weekend.
The post came days after Fiona died at a hospital on Sept. 29. Fiona was Chad Lowe and Kim Painter’s middle daughter, making her John Owen’s cousin and Rob Lowe’s niece.
John Owen Lowe shares Emily Dickinson’s poem about hope days after Fiona’s death
Page Six reported that John Owen shared several lines from Dickinson’s poem, including, “HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.” He also shared lines about a storm that could not silence the “little bird.”
The post followed the family’s statement about Fiona’s death. Her loved ones described her as “smart, creative and loved to dance,” adding that she was “the light of our lives.” They asked for prayers and privacy while encouraging anyone struggling with mental health to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Fiona was 13 when she died by suicide, according to PEOPLE. She was one of three daughters Chad and Kim shared, alongside Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10. Rob also supported his younger brother, Chad. A source told the outlet on Oct. 1 that “Rob and Chad are very close” and that their family and friends had rallied around Chad and Kim. “Everyone’s heartbroken,” the source added.
Other members of the Lowe family also remembered Fiona. Her grandfather, Charles “Chuck” Lowe, posted a photo of her swimming on Instagram with the message, “Rest in peace sweet Fiona.” Mabel shared her tribute on Oct. 3, writing, “I wish your short time here was easier and I hope your mind is at ease now.” She added, “I love you so much Fiona❤️.”
John Owen’s post joined those tributes. Rob Lowe’s son let Dickinson’s words about hope stand on their own as the family continued mourning Fiona.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
