Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Short Cause of Death Revealed

Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Short, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to TMZ.

The 42-year-old adopted daughter of Martin Short was found dead in her Los Angeles home last month.

“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a rep for Martin Short confirmed to Page Six.

“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,” the statement said.

Katherine Short was a social worker in Los Angeles.

TMZ reported:

Katherine Short died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head … according to her L.A. County Dept. of Public Health death certificate.

We broke the story … LAPD officers and LAFD firefighters responded to Katherine’s Hollywood Hills home last week where they found her dead. Sources told us at the time Short took her own life.

According to her death certificate, she’s been cremated.

Katherine — the eldest child of Martin Short and Nancy Dolman — was found behind a locked door in the home … and a note was found on the scene. The contents of the note are still unknown to the public.

We spoke to a close friend of Katherine who told us her behavior leading up to her death was normal … and, she didn’t exhibit any signs she may hurt herself in anyway.

EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Short’s cause of death has been released.

Details: https://t.co/7TB3dr2EUe pic.twitter.com/1bEPH2Jtqm

— TMZ (@TMZ) March 3, 2026

The death of Katherine Short is the latest to rock Hollywood.

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter died of a drug overdose on New Year’s Day.

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