Martin Short: Heartbreak for Only MurdersIn The Building star as daughter Katherine Short dies aged 42 in apparent suicide
The daughter of Canadian comedy actor Martin Short has died at the age of 42 in an apparent suicide.
Katherine Short was found dead at her home in the Hollywood Hills at around 6pm on Monday, February 23, according to TMZ.
A representative for Martin Short confirmed that his daughter has passed away, saying in a statement: “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short.
“The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”
Law enforcement officials told The Los Angeles Times that Ms Short, who was a social worker, appeared to have died after committing suicide.
Ms Short was one of three children adopted by Martin Short and his former wife Nancy Dolman. The couple were married for more than 30 years before Dolman’s death in 2010 following an ovarian cancer battle.
Katherine mostly kept out of the limelight, but did attend a handful of events with her father, who is an Emmy, SAG, and Tony Award-winning actor.
Ms Short studied at New York University, where she received a degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies in 2006, and completed her masters in social work at the University of Southern California in 2010. She went on to work in a private practice as a clinical social worker.
Ms Short was also heavily involved with a mental health charity called Bring Change 2 Mind, which works to “empower young people to build connected, empathetic, and supportive school communities where conversations about mental health are welcome and stigma-free”.
If you are suffering with suicidal thoughts, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123 for free, confidential support People with hearing problems or other communication difficulties can text 07889 036 280.