Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian actor Martin Short and his late wife Nancy, has died at age 42. Katherine was beloved by all, and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world." Martin Short posted a tribute to his daughter on Facebook, saying, "Katherine was the light of our lives full of warmth, kindness, and a joy that touched everyone she met." Short's children, Henry, Katherine and Oliver, left to right, arrive at the opening night of his musical Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, in New York in 2006. Several media outlets — including TMZ, which was first to report the story — are reporting that Katherine died by suicide, citing the Los Angeles Police Department.

Source: CBC News February 25, 2026 06:36 UTC