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Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine

Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine

Summary

Martin Short talked about his daughter Katherine’s death by suicide, calling it a terrible event for his family. He compared her mental health struggles to his wife’s battle with cancer and wants to remove the stigma around mental health and suicide.

Key Facts

  • Katherine Short, Martin Short’s daughter, died by suicide in February at age 42.
  • Katherine had long struggled with mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder.
  • Martin Short’s wife, Nancy Dolman, died of ovarian cancer in 2010.
  • Martin Short hopes people will openly talk about mental health and suicide as illnesses.
  • Katherine was adopted by Martin and Nancy, had degrees in psychology and social work, and worked as a licensed social worker.
  • Martin Short has experienced many losses, including his brother, parents, wife, daughter, and close friends.
  • A Netflix documentary about Martin Short’s life called Marty, Life Is Short, will premiere on May 12.
  • Suicide and crisis helpline information is provided for the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, and other countries.
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