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Martin Short initiated a wellness check for his daughter Katherine Short after not hearing from her for more than 24 hours. Police found her dead in her home, and the autopsy ruled suicide. Katherine had a history of depression and a prior suicide attempt, with benzodiazepines in her system. She was the adopted daughter of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman and worked as a social worker after graduating from NYU.
Autopsy records reveal that Katherine Short, 42, Martin Short’s daughter, died by suicide at her Los Angeles home. Short had asked a friend to check on her after more than 24 hours without contact; investigators noted notes posted on the door, benzodiazepines in her system, and a history of depression.
Martin Short spoke publicly with CBS about the death of his daughter Katherine Short, who died by suicide at 42 earlier this year. He described the loss as a family nightmare and noted Katherine’s long struggle with severe mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder, while also recalling his late wife Nancy Dolman. Short has since joined Glenn Close’s Bring Change to Mind to help destigmatize mental illness, and he dedicated his new documentary Marty, Life Is Short to Katherine and Catherine O’Hara, underscoring a message of acceptance and wisdom.
Martin Short sits with CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the February death of his daughter Katherine Short, describing the loss as a 'nightmare' for his family and reflecting on grief, mental health, and resilience. He recalls his daughter's last words, notes how past losses—his wife Nancy Dolman and others—have shaped his perspective, and says he’s returning to public life as he promotes his Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short.
Martin Short speaks publicly about the ‘nightmare’ of losing his daughter Katherine to suicide, describing the impact on his family. Ahead of Netflix’s Marty, Life Is Short, the documentary about his life, Short discusses grief and his mental‑health advocacy with Bring Change to Mind, with the film streaming May 12.
Martin Short publicly addressed the death of his daughter Katherine Short, who died by suicide at 42 in February, telling CBS Sunday Morning that the family is navigating ongoing, painful grief. He described Katherine’s battles with mental health and borderline personality disorder, contrasted mental illness with terminal disease, and noted her career as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles. Short postponed tour dates after her death, and the family has asked for privacy as they cope.
Martin Short discusses his daughter Katherine’s suicide at 42 in the Hollywood Hills, the family’s grief, and his push to destigmatize mental health as he promotes his Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short; helplines are provided for support.
Martin Short candidly discusses the profound grief from his daughter Katherine’s suicide earlier this year and his wife Nancy Dolman’s death, describing the toll on his family and how it informs his work and mental-health advocacy. A forthcoming Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short, explores these losses and Short’s coping approach as he continues his career.
Martin Short spoke about the February death of his daughter Katherine Short, 42, calling it a “nightmare for the family” as she struggled with severe mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder, and died by a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. Katherine was a mental‑health advocate, and Short notes his family has endured loss in other ways as well, ahead of his Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short.
Martin Short’s adopted daughter Katherine Hartley Short died by suicide. Neighbors told Us Weekly there were “no indication of struggle” and described her as a private yet friendly person who could be seen laughing with friends on her porch and who kept a festive, welcoming home. Short’s representative confirmed the death and asked for privacy, noting Katherine was a social worker. The piece also includes suicide-prevention resources.
Martin Short has postponed February dates on his joint Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after the death of his daughter Katherine Short, 42, reportedly from suicide at her Hollywood Hills home. Milwaukee and Minneapolis performances have been rescheduled with tickets honored for future dates, while the Washington, D.C. show on March 13 had no postponement details announced. Katherine was adopted with Short's late wife Nancy Dolman, and the couple also had two sons, Henry and Oliver. The Hollywood Reporter notes the duo’s touring schedule and that Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a sixth season.
Martin Short and Steve Martin have postponed their The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after Short’s daughter Katherine Short, adopted with his late wife Nancy Dolman, died at 42 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. February shows in Milwaukee and Minneapolis were postponed with no rescheduled dates announced; the March 13 DC date currently has no delay notice. Katherine had a background in psychology and social work and was part of the Short family who have asked for privacy during their grief.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short, died at her Hollywood Hills home in an apparent suicide, according to law enforcement. A Los Angeles social worker with degrees from NYU and USC, she ran a private practice, worked with Bring Change 2 Mind, and was involved with Amae Health. Following her death, Martin Short postponed several dates on his joint comedy tour with Steve Martin, and his family asked for privacy.
Martin Short postponed dates on the Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after his 42-year-old daughter Katherine Hartley Short died; Milwaukee and Minneapolis shows were rescheduled, with tickets honored for future dates. A representative asked for privacy as authorities investigated a possible suicide at a Hollywood Hills residence, and Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker involved in mental health advocacy.
Katherine Hartley Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, died at 42 in her Hollywood home; police say she died by suicide after a welfare check was requested, with a note found at the scene. A representative for Martin Short confirmed the death and asked for privacy as the family grieves.