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Oscars Close With Emotional Tribute to Martin Short's Daughter
16 Mar
Summary
- Host honored Martin Short's late daughter at the 98th Oscars ceremony.
- Katherine Short passed away by suicide earlier this year at age 42.
- Martin Short recently postponed tour dates following his daughter's death.
The 98th Academy Awards concluded with a touching tribute from the host to comedian Martin Short, honoring his late daughter, Katherine. This solemn acknowledgment occurred at the Dolby Theatre as the ceremony drew to a close.
Katherine Short passed away on February 23rd at the age of 42, with her death confirmed as suicide. Her family has requested privacy during this period of immense grief. Katherine was one of three children Martin Short shared with his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010.
Following his daughter's passing, Martin Short withdrew from public events, including the 2026 Actor Awards, where he had been nominated. He also postponed upcoming comedy tour dates scheduled for late February in Milwaukee and Minneapolis, which were part of his shows with collaborator Steve Martin.
Short had previously spoken about the significance of family in 2022, emphasizing the importance of balancing a career with personal life and cherishing time with his children and friends.
