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Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Dies at 42
24 Feb
Summary
- Katherine Short, 42, passed away at her Los Angeles home.
- She was a licensed clinical social worker with degrees.
- Katherine worked with a charity focused on mental health.
Katherine Hartley Short, 42, the daughter of comedian Martin Short, died on Monday at her residence in the Hollywood Hills. A representative confirmed her passing, stating the family is devastated and requesting privacy.
Short, who earned degrees in psychology and social work, had a career dedicated to mental health. She worked in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and was involved with community outreach and psychotherapy.
She also contributed to a charity focused on creating supportive school environments and destigmatizing mental health conversations. Katherine was one of three children adopted by Martin Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
Her mother, Nancy Dolman, passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010. The family has experienced significant grief, as Martin Short previously shared in interviews about life after loss.
