Martin Short
Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies by suicide at 42
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Tragedy has struck comedian Martin Short with the sudden death of his eldest daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, at age 42. Authorities confirmed she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in her Hollywood Hills home on February 23, 2026. The family is asking for privacy during this devastating time.
Months after the February 2026 death of his daughter Katherine, comedy icon Martin Short shared candid reflections in a CBS News Sunday Morning interview about the family’s ongoing grief and her long battle with mental illness.
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Conan O’Brien concluded his hosting of the 98th Academy Awards with a tribute to friend Martin Short. The shout-out came amid Short’s recent personal tragedies, including the death of his daughter. O’Brien said, “We love you, Marty Short. Good night.”