Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has reportedly died by suicide at age 42. Law enforcement sources told TMZ she was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Hollywood Hills home shortly after 6.40pm Monday. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a representative said in a statement to People. Martin Short is currently on a comedy tour with Steve Martin. It’s unclear whether dates scheduled for later this week in Milwaukee and Minneapolis will go on as planned.

Source: The Star February 25, 2026 15:23 UTC