Katherine Short, daughter of Hollywood actor Martin Short, has died by suicide, according to TMZ.
The 42-year-old adopted daughter of Martin Short was found dead in her Los Angeles home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a rep for Martin Short confirmed to Page Six.
“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,” the statement said.
Katherine Short was a social worker in Los Angeles.
TMZ reported:
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 responded to her Hollywood Hills home Monday, shortly after 6 PM.
Katherine — the adopted daughter of Short and Nancy Dolman, his wife of 30 years who passed away in 2010 — worked as a social worker in Los Angeles.
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dead by apparent suicide at 42 https://t.co/BR0DhHw8Mn pic.twitter.com/bwSfNcmwIz
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 24, 2026
The death of Katherine Short is the latest to rock Hollywood.
Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter died of a drug overdose on New Year’s Day.
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