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Martin Short’s oldest daughter, Katherine Short, has died. She was 42. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world,” the Short family told People.Video above: Remembering who we lost in 2026The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People that they responded to a possible suicide on Monday, Feb. 23, regarding a female victim.Katherine was adopted by Martin and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010 from ovarian cancer. They also adopted two sons, Oliver and Henry. If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988.
Martin Short’s oldest daughter, Katherine Short, has died. She was 42.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world,” the Short family told People.
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Video above: Remembering who we lost in 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People that they responded to a possible suicide on Monday, Feb. 23, regarding a female victim.
Katherine was adopted by Martin and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010 from ovarian cancer. They also adopted two sons, Oliver and Henry.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988.
