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Martin Short Honored at Emmys Amidst Personal Tragedy
15 Sep
Summary
- Martin Short attended the 2026 Emmy Awards following his daughter's passing.
- He was nominated for an award for his role in Only Murders in the Building.
- His daughter's death was officially ruled a suicide earlier this year.
Martin Short attended the 78th annual Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026, marking a significant public appearance following the profound grief of his daughter Katherine's death.
He was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Oliver Putnam in the popular Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." The show itself garnered five Emmy nominations this year, including a nod for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Katherine Hartley Short, aged 42, was found deceased earlier in 2026. Her death was subsequently ruled a suicide. A report indicated that Katherine had a history of depression and other mental health illnesses.
In May 2026, Martin Short spoke publicly for the first time about his daughter's passing, describing the experience as a "nightmare for the family" and emphasizing the debilitating nature of mental health diseases.
