Katherine Elizabeth Short’s exact cause of death has been revealed. The Daily Mail on Tuesday reported that it obtained the 911 call made in connection with legendary comedian Martin Short’s daughter, who died by suicide at the age of 42. Martin Short arrives at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the … Read more
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Short, died Monday at the age of 42. Martin Short’s daughter passed away on Monday. (REUTERS) According to TMZ, Katherine died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in the Hollywood Hills. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department and members of the fire department responded to the residence, … Read more
Comedy legend Martin Short has suffered another personal blow, 14 years after his wife, Nancy Dolman, died of cancer. The 75-year-old’s daughter, Katherine, died by suicide on Monday, it was revealed. Representatives confirmed the news to multiple news outlets, including TMZ and the Daily Mail. Steve Martin, left, and Martin Short arrive at the 83rd … Read more
Katherine Elizabeth Short, the daughter of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ actor Martin Short, has committed suicide, TMZ reported citing LAPD officials that Katherine Elizabeth reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. She was 42. Martin Short at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, … Read more
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
Katherine Short Dead at 42 Published February 24, 2026 11:58 AM PST Martin Short‘s daughter, Katherine, has taken her own life … TMZ has learned. The 42-year-old died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. LAPD and the fire department responded to her Hollywood Hills home Monday, shortly after 6:40 PM … Read more