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Advocate for Mental Health Katherine Hartley Short Dies at 42

2/25/2026

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Katherine Hartley Short died at 42 in Los Angeles from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday.
Her family confirmed the death and asked for privacy.
She was a licensed social worker advocating for mental health through Bring Change 2 Mind.
She earned degrees from NYU and USC and practiced privately.
She was adopted by Martin Short (actor) and the late Nancy Dolman.

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Katherine Hartley Short died at 42 in Los Angeles from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday.
Her family confirmed the death and asked for privacy.
She was a licensed social worker advocating for mental health through Bring Change 2 Mind.
She earned degrees from NYU and USC and practiced privately.
She was adopted by Martin Short (actor) and the late Nancy Dolman.