Martin Short says late daughter Katherine battled 'a long time with extreme mental health'
Key takeaways
- In the eyes of beloved funnyman Martin Short, his late daughter Katherine Short “did the best she could until she couldn’t” in her lasting mental health battle.
- The “Only Murders in the Building” and “Father of the Bride” comedian opened up to “CBS Sunday Morning” about the latest tragedy in his family, the death of his daughter in February.
- Katherine Short, a social worker, took her own life Feb. 23 at age 42.
Martin Short is discussing the recent death of his daughter Katherine, seen with him at the February 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (Gregg De Guire / Film Magic via Getty Images) By Alexandra Del Rosario Staff Writer Contact May 11, 2026 11:49 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
In the eyes of beloved funnyman Martin Short, his late daughter Katherine Short “did the best she could until she couldn’t” in her lasting mental health battle.
The “Only Murders in the Building” and “Father of the Bride” comedian opened up to “CBS Sunday Morning” about the latest tragedy in his family, the death of his daughter in February. Short, who has also lived through the deaths of his parents, older brother and wife Nancy Dolman, said “it’s been a nightmare for the family.”