Summary
Martin Short's family announced the death of his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, at age 42, by suicide. Katherine was a social worker in Los Angeles focused on mental health advocacy. The family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
Key Facts
- Katherine Hartley Short, daughter of Martin Short, died by suicide at age 42.
- She was a licensed social worker with degrees from New York University and the University of Southern California.
- Katherine worked in mental health care and advocated to reduce stigma around mental illness.
- Martin Short was married to Nancy Dolman for three decades; she died in 2010.
- Martin Short has two sons, Oliver and Henry, who have chosen private lives outside of the spotlight.
- Martin Short's family requests privacy following Katherine's death.
- Katherine largely kept her personal and professional life out of the public eye.
