martin short: Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short dies at 42; family confirms sad news

Police and fire officials responded to a call about a woman around the age of 41 at a home in the Hollywood Hills on Feb. 23, People reports. The Los Angeles Police Department said the call was about a possible suicide. TMZ first reported the news, citing law enforcement sources who claimed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Family and child details

Katherine was adopted by Martin Short and his wife Nancy Dolman, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010, as HuffPost noted. Martin Short and Nancy Dolman were married for 30 years and had three adopted children together. Katherine had two brothers: Oliver Patrick (39) and Henry Hayter (36). She worked as a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Los Angeles. She also worked part-time at a clinic called Amae Health; assisted with community outreach, therapy, and family support groups.
Katherine completed her undergraduate degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006. Later, she completed her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010. He mostly stayed away from the public spotlight, but sometimes went with his father to events such as movie parties and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Martin Brief past tragedies

Martin Short faced many tragedies early in his life; He lost his brother in an accident when he was 12 years old. As Hindustan Times noted, his mother later died of cancer and his father also died two years after that; It left him deprived of both his parents when he was 20 years old.

Short once said that these losses made him stronger emotionally and braver as an artist. He also said that recovering from the tragedy helped him better cope with disappointments in life. According to AARP Magazine via Hindustan Times, Short said in a past interview that he still “talks” to his late wife, Nancy Dolman, even years after her death. Authorities say the exact circumstances of Katherine’s death are still unclear.

FAQ

Q1. Who was Katherine Hartley Short?Katherine Hartley Short was the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and worked as a social worker in Los Angeles.

Q2. What is known about the death of Katherine Hartley Short?

His family confirmed his death and police said it was linked to a possible suicide, but the exact details are still unclear.