Here’s the latest available from reputable outlets:
- Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Short died by suicide in February 2026, aged 42. Short subsequently postponed several tour dates to grieve and support his family.[1][3][4]
- In May 2026, Short publicly discussed the tragedy and his ongoing grief in interviews, including CBS Sunday Morning and related media coverage, highlighting the impact on his family and his commitment to mental health awareness.[5][6][7]
- Coverage also notes that the Netflix documentary Marty, Life is Short and accompanying media feature his reflections on loss and resilience, with Short describing the experience as a “nightmare for the family” and detailing the long road of grieving.[7][8][10]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on any specific article, or summarize the timeline of events and public statements in a concise timeline.
Citations:
- Martin Short delays comedy tour after daughter’s death[1]
- Martin Short’s daughter dies by suicide, family statement[1]
- Tour dates postponed due to tragedy[3]
- CBS coverage of Short’s grief and public statements[6][5]
- Netflix doc and added context on the life and loss[7]