John Owen shares poem on Instagram after cousin's suicide
Rob Lowe's son John Owen posted an Emily Dickinson poem on Instagram following the death of his 13-year-old cousin Fiona, who died by suicide.
Rob Lowe's youngest son, John Owen, posted an excerpt from Emily Dickinson's poem "Hope Is the Thing With Feathers" to his Instagram Stories after his 13-year-old cousin Fiona died by suicide. The poem reads, "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all," followed by additional verses about the bird's resilience.
"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," the family said in a statement. "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," the statement added. The family also encouraged anyone struggling with mental health issues to contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Fiona was the middle child of actor Chad Lowe and Kim Painter, and had two sisters, Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10. After the tragedy, Mabel posted an Instagram message expressing love for her sister and a wish for peace. If anyone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 is available.