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Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Dies at 42, Reported Suicide

3/3/2026

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Katherine Short, the eldest daughter of Martin Short, died on February 23, 2026, at age 42.
The family confirmed her death but did not disclose the cause.
Reports indicate she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as confirmed by her death certificate.
She was found at her home in Hollywood Hills, California.
Short was a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from New York University in 2006.

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Story summary

Katherine Short, the eldest daughter of Martin Short, died on February 23, 2026, at age 42.
The family confirmed her death but did not disclose the cause.
Reports indicate she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as confirmed by her death certificate.
She was found at her home in Hollywood Hills, California.
Short was a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from New York University in 2006.