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Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
- Martin Short's family confirmed on Feb. 24, 2026, that Katherine Hartley Short, eldest daughter of Martin Short, has died at 42, and the family is devastated and asks for privacy.
- Authorities in Los Angeles said that on Monday shortly after 6pm, law enforcement found her deceased at her Hollywood Hills home, TMZ reported.
- Katherine Short was a licensed clinical social worker who earned degrees from New York University and USC, and worked at UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, according to her website.
- Martin Short is currently touring with Steve Martin, but he has not yet commented or confirmed if the Saturday performance in Minneapolis or other U.S. tour dates will be postponed.
- Reporting has shown inconsistent details and officials have not publicly disclosed circumstances, prompting coverage to include the National Suicide Prevention hotline and 988 Lifeline.
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Big shock for the fans of the hit series "Only Murders in the Building". Series star Martin Short currently has to cope with a tragic blow of fate. His daughter Katherine Hartley Short took his life at the age of 42.
Katherine Hartley Short is the oldest daughter of actor Martin Short. She was adopted like her two siblings. She dedicated her life to social work. Now she was found dead in her house in Hollywood Hills. It is not the first shocking loss of the family.
Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara’s close friend, lost her eldest daughter, Katherine. She was 42 years old and was found dead in her apartment on February 23. The representative of the actor of Santa Clause 3 announced the news in a statement quoted by TMZ: “With deep regret we confirmed the death of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and requests privacy at this time. Katherine was very dear and will be remembere…
Martin Short's Eldest Daughter Katherine Short Passes Away
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Katherine Hartley Short, the eldest daughter of Emmy-winning actor and 'Only Murders in the Building' star Martin Short, passed away on Monday evening in Los Angeles. She was 42. Entertainment News | Martin Short's Eldest Daughter Katherine Short Passes Away.
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