It’s been a nightmare,” Martin Short speaks candidly about daughter Katherine’s death
Martin Short has shared heartbreaking insight into how his family has been coping following the passing of his daughter, Katherine Short.
Speaking during an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning on May 10, the actor and comedian described the experience as incredibly painful for everyone close to her.
“It’s been a nightmare for the family,” the 76-year-old said while discussing the loss of Katherine, who d!ed in February at age 42.
Short also spoke openly about mental health, comparing it to physical illnesses that families battle every day.
“Mental health and cancer, like my wife’s, are both diseases,” he explained. “And sometimes with diseases they become terminal.”
The veteran actor revealed that Katherine had lived with serious mental health struggles for years, including borderline personality disorder.
“My daughter fought for a long time with extreme mental health issues and other things,” he said. “She did the best she could until she couldn’t anymore.”
The Los Angeles coroner later confirmed Katherine’s passing was ruled a su!cide.
At the time, the Short family released a statement asking for privacy as they mourned.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the statement read. “Katherine was loved deeply and will always be remembered for the joy and light she brought to people around her.”
Away from the spotlight, Katherine dedicated much of her life to helping others.
She worked as a licensed clinical social worker and was involved with Amae Health, where she supported community outreach programs, therapy services, peer support, and family counseling initiatives.
Her educational background reflected her passion for mental health advocacy. Katherine earned a psychology and gender sexuality studies degree from New York University in 2006 before later completing a master’s degree in social work at University of Southern California in 2010.
Martin shared Katherine and sons Oliver and Henry with his late wife, Nancy Dolman.
The couple were married for three decades before Dolman d!ed from ovarian cancer in 2010 at age 58.
The actor is also preparing for the release of his upcoming Marty, Life Is Short documentary, set to premiere on May 12. The film takes a closer look at his personal life, career journey, and the experiences that shaped him over the years.
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