Well-known comedian and actor Martin Short's daughter Katherine Short, died on Monday at the age of 42. A social worker, Katherine was one of the three children adopted by Short and his former wife Nancy Dolman. She was found dead at her home in the Hollywood Hills, according to TMZ, with enforcement authorities confirming her cause of death to be suicide.
The Only Murders in the Building actor's representative confirmed Katherine's death in a statement, saying, "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. 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."
Katherine mostly stayed away from the limelight, but had occasionally accompanied her father on red carpet events. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies and master's in social work, she began practising as a licensed clinical social worker and part-time at the Amae Health clinic to help with community outreach, family support groups, peer support and psychotherapy.
Short and Dolman married in 1980 and adopted Katherine and her two brothers Henry and Oliver. Dolman passed away in 2010 after suffering from ovarian cancer.
Short, who is on a comedy and music tour The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short with his Only Murders in the Building co-star and longtime friend Steve Martin, has postponed his upcoming shows in Milwaukee and Minneapolis following Katherine's unforeseen death.
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