Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short Dies at 42
by Pat Saperstein
Feb. 24, 2026


Martin Short‘s daughter Katherine died Monday in Los Angeles. She was 42.

She died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Police responded to her home in the Hollywood Hills after 6 p.m. Monday.

“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” Martin Short’s rep said in a statement. “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.”



Katherine Elizabeth Short was the eldest of three children adopted by the “Only Murders in the Building” actor and his late wife Nancy Dolman.

A social worker in Los Angeles, she worked with the Charity Bring Change 2 Mind which advocated for breaking down mental health stigmas. She died of ovarian cancer in 2010.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/katherine-short-dead-daughter-martin-short-1236671847/

In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with comedian Martin Short, star of "SCTV," "Saturday Night Live" and "Only Murders in the Building," to talk about how director Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the documentary, "Martin: Life Is Short."

They also discuss applying his childhood fantasies in show business; experiencing grief and loss as a young man; his first professional job on "Godspell" with Gilda Radner; and the value of reading his own reviews. He also describes his treasured characters like Ed Grimley, Nathan Thurm and Jiminy Glick.


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Very sad Jimmy :(

Wow

That is super terrible!!!