Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies by suicide

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Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, was reported to had taken her own life

Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, was reported to had taken her own life

25 Feb - Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, was revealed to have passed away.

The news was revealed by the family, stating, "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Katherine Hartley Short. There are no words for the depth of this loss. Our family is devastated, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this unimaginable heartbreak."

"Katherine was the light of our lives full of warmth, kindness, and a joy that touched everyone she met. That light will never fade in our hearts. Forever loved. Forever our daughter."

The actor with his little girl

The actor with his little girl

Katherine, who was a social worker, was found dead on Monday, 23 February at her home in the Hollywood Hills. It was reported that she had apparently taken her own life.

The 42-year-old was one of the three children Short and then wife Nancy Dolman adopted. Dolman passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010.

The comedian is cutting short his two-man comedy tour with Steve Martin.

Martin Short and the late Nancy Dolman with their children Katherine, Henry and Oliver

Martin Short and the late Nancy Dolman with their children Katherine, Henry and Oliver

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