Martin Short's daughter Katherine dies at 42
The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
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"will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world"
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"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."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"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."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"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."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short."
— Martin Short , Celebrity
Key People
Catherine O'Hara was an actress and a close collaborator of Martin Short.
Katherine Elizabeth Hartley Short was the adopted daughter of actor Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman.
Katherine Hartley Short was the eldest daughter of actor Martin Short.
The daughter of actor Martin Short who passed away.
Canadian actor known for his roles in various films and shows.
Actress and singer, mother to Katherine Short.
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The actor says his daughter "will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world".
Katherine Short, a Los Angeles social worker and daughter of actor Martin Short, has died at 42. The family requests privacy during this difficult time.
Katherine Hartley Short, daughter of actor Martin Short, has died at 42. The family requests privacy during this difficult time.
Katherine Elizabeth Hartley Short, adopted daughter of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman, has died at 42. The family requests privacy.
Katherine Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, died on Monday at her home in the Hollywood Hills.
Katherine Short, daughter of actor Martin Short and the late actress Nancy Dolman, has died at 42 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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