Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short dies at 42
Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 3:39 p.m. ET Katherine Hartley Short, Martin Short‘s eldest daughter, has died. She was 42. Short’s representative confirmed the news in a Tuesday, Feb. 24 statement to USA TODAY that read: “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by … Read more