Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, dies at 42
by Fred Topel · UPIFeb. 24 (UPI) -- Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, has died, the her family confirmed in a statement to People and USA Today on Tuesday.
"The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time," the statement read. "Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."
Katherine Short was 42 and the eldest of three children Martin Short and his late wife, Nancy Short, adopted. Her brothers are Oliver Short and Henry Short. Katherine Short was a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles.
TMZ confirmed the cause of death as "a self-inflicted gunshot wound" with law enforcement. The Los Angeles Police Department and fire department found her at 6:40 p.m. at her Hollywood Hills home Monday.
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