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Martin Short's Daughter Dies by Suicide at 42
3 Mar
Summary
- Katherine died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at age 42.
- She was cremated following her death last week, per her death certificate.
- Martin Short postponed shows and missed an awards ceremony due to the tragedy.
The death certificate for Katherine Hartley Short, daughter of actor Martin Short, reveals she died by suicide at the age of 42 last week. The official document states her passing was due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, with no other contributing conditions. Katherine was cremated following her death, the certificate indicates.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at a Hollywood Hills home on Monday, February 23, concerning a woman in her early forties, which the LAPD investigated as a possible suicide. This tragic event has profoundly impacted the Short family, with representatives issuing a statement confirming Katherine's passing and describing her as beloved.
Martin Short has been observed to postpone two live comedy shows with Steve Martin, originally scheduled for late February in Milwaukee and Minneapolis. He also missed the 2026 Actor Awards ceremony, where he had been nominated. Katherine, born in 1983, was the eldest of Martin Short and Nancy Dolman's three adopted children.
