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O'Hara: Martin & Nancy's Love Was Relationship Goal
9 May
Summary
- O'Hara admired Martin Short's relationship with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
- Short and Dolman met in 1972 during a production of Godspell in Toronto.
- Dolman passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010 after a 2007 diagnosis.
Catherine O'Hara, a close friend of Martin Short, shared a personal anecdote in the documentary "Marty, Life Is Short." She explained that during a period of marital difficulty, she and her husband identified Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, as a couple whose relationship they wished to emulate.
This sentiment highlights the profound admiration many held for the enduring love between Short and Dolman. Their romance began in 1972 during the production of "Godspell" in Toronto. Dolman, an actress, and Short married in 1980.
Steve Martin, Short's "Only Murders in the Building" co-star, also commented on their dynamic, noting Dolman's genuine amusement at Short's stories.
Dolman passed away in 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer, initially diagnosed in 2007. Short recounted her determination and positive outlook during her illness, emphasizing her fight against the disease.
