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Martin Short Details Daughter Katherine's Heartbreaking Mental Health Battle Before Her Death

  • On Sunday, May 10, 2026, actor Martin Short discussed his daughter Katherine Hartley Short's death on CBS Sunday Morning, calling the loss a "nightmare for the family."
  • Katherine, a licensed social worker in Los Angeles, died by suicide on February 23, 2026, after battling "extreme mental health" struggles, including "borderline personality disorder."
  • The Only Murders in the Building star reflected on losing his mother, father, and older brother David before age 20, followed by his wife Nancy Dolman in 2010.
  • Short urged society to take "mental health out of the shadows," stating people should not be "ashamed" and that suicide can be the "last stage" of a "terminal" illness.
  • The Netflix documentary "Marty, Life Is Short" premieres May 12, exploring Short's more than five decades in entertainment and his pursuit of joy despite personal heartbreak.
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In February, 42-year-old Katherine Short committed suicide. Now her father, the actor and comedian Martin Short, has spoken about it for the first time – and this is connected with a "deep wish".

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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