Tragedy Strikes Martin Short’s Family as Daughter Dies at 42 in Apparent Suicide
Heartbreak struck the family of Martin Short this week after his daughter, Katherine, died Monday in what authorities have described as an apparent suicide. She was 42. According to Page Six , a representative for the…
Heartbreak struck the family of Martin Short this week after his daughter, Katherine, died Monday in what authorities have described as an apparent Suicide. She was 42.
According to Page Six, a representative for the actor confirmed the news on Tuesday, sharing a brief statement on behalf of the family.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the spokesperson said.
“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.”
Emergency personnel were called to a Hollywood Hills residence Monday evening following a report of a shooting. Officials said a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“At 6:41 p.m., we responded to a reported shooting at that address,” the Los Angeles Fire Department told Page Six. “Death was reported of a female.”
Katherine was the adopted daughter of Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010 after three decades of marriage. The couple also adopted two sons, Oliver Patrick and Henry Hayter.