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Janice · 08-23-2010, 11:45 PM

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Martin Short's Wife Dies Suddenly

Actor Martin Short's wife, Nancy Dolman, is dead, RadarOnline.com reports exclusively. Dolman died on Saturday at the couple's Pacific Palisades home in California. Short's representation confirmed the death to RadarOnline.com but no cause of death has been released.

At 8:30am on Saturday, the Los Angeles City Fire Department went to their home in response to an emergency call. The response unit was on the scene for 30 minutes before departing without taking anyone to the hospital. It's assumed the actor's wife passed away at their house.

Dolman was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery at that time though it's not immediately clear if her recently passing was related.

Dolman, best known for a recurring role as Annie Selig Tate on the TV sitcom 'Soap,' married Short in 1980 after both worked on a 1972 production of Godspell. Dolman was a working actress until she retired in 1985 to raise their family.

The couple has three children: Katherine Elizabeth, 27, Oliver Patrick, 24, and Henry, 20.

Short, famous for his time on 'Saturday Night Live' and his character in the 'Father of the Bride' film franchise, nominated for an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor For A Drama category for his stint on 'Damages.'

80sTrivia · 08-24-2010, 05:03 AM

So very sad... Martin and their children are in my thoughts and prayers...

catlover79 · 08-24-2010, 11:06 AM

That is so sad. All love and prayers to the Short family...

MrCleveland · 08-24-2010, 03:50 PM

What a shame....

phoebe7165 · 08-24-2010, 03:58 PM

Wow, sorry to hear that.

I see they were married 30 years!! You don't see that very often at all in Hollywood!

coffield3 · 08-24-2010, 06:23 PM

Oh gosh. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.

OH Nuts! · 08-24-2010, 06:53 PM

Very sad news - my condolences to all those close to her.

Family Ties Forever! · 08-24-2010, 09:26 PM

RIP

08-23-2010, 11:45 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Martin Short's Wife Dies Suddenly http://www.popeater.com/2010/08/23/m...dies-suddenly/ Martin Short's Wife Dies Suddenly Actor Martin Short's wife, Nancy Dolman, is dead, RadarOnline.com reports exclusively. Dolman died on Saturday at the couple's Pacific Palisades home in California. Short's representation confirmed the death to RadarOnline.com but no cause of death has been released. At 8:30am on Saturday, the Los Angeles City Fire Department went to their home in response to an emergency call. The response unit was on the scene for 30 minutes before departing without taking anyone to the hospital. It's assumed the actor's wife passed away at their house. Dolman was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and underwent surgery at that time though it's not immediately clear if her recently passing was related. Dolman, best known for a recurring role as Annie Selig Tate on the TV sitcom 'Soap,' married Short in 1980 after both worked on a 1972 production of Godspell. Dolman was a working actress until she retired in 1985 to raise their family. The couple has three children: Katherine Elizabeth, 27, Oliver Patrick, 24, and Henry, 20. Short, famous for his time on 'Saturday Night Live' and his character in the 'Father of the Bride' film franchise, nominated for an Emmy in the Best Supporting Actor For A Drama category for his stint on 'Damages.'

08-24-2010, 05:03 AM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	So very sad... Martin and their children are in my thoughts and prayers...
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08-24-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	That is so sad. All love and prayers to the Short family...
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08-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
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08-24-2010, 03:58 PM	#5
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Wow, sorry to hear that. I see they were married 30 years!! You don't see that very often at all in Hollywood!
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08-24-2010, 06:23 PM	#6
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	Oh gosh. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
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08-24-2010, 06:53 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Very sad news - my condolences to all those close to her.

08-24-2010, 09:26 PM	#8
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