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(NEXSTAR) — Katherine Short, the daughter of comedian and actor Martin Short, has died at the age of 42, a representative for Short’s family confirmed in a statement shared with multiple media outlets.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” reads a statement obtained by TMZ and Entertainment Weekly. “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.”
TMZ, which was the first to report Short’s passing, learned that Short was found dead at her home in the Hollywood Hills on Monday evening.
Actor Martin Short and daughter attending ‘Kids for Kids Benefit for Pediatric AIDS Foundation’ on April 18, 1993 at Industria Superstudio in New York City, New York. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Actor Martin Short and daughter attending the world premiere of ‘The X-Files’ on June 11, 1998 at Mann Village Theater in Westwood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Oct. 15th, 2006 Martin Short with son Oliver and daughter Katherine at the Comedy Central’s “Night Of Too Many Stars,” a benefit for Autism Education, in New York City. Frank Albertson. (Photo by Frank ALBERTSON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, in a statement obtained by People, said they had responded to a call about a possible suicide.
Katherine Short was a licensed clinical social worker, as reported by Forbes, and was Martin Short’s daughter with his late wife, actress Nancy Dolman. Short and Dolman married in 1980 and remained so until her death from ovarian cancer in August 2010.
Katherine Short is survived by her father, in addition to brothers Oliver and Henry.
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If you or someone you know needs help, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available to provide support. Those seeking help can call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for more information.
