Martin Short and his loved ones are mourning an overwhelming personal tragedy. Katherine Hartley Short, the actor’s daughter, has died at 42, according to a report from TMZ.
In a statement to TMZ, a family representative confirmed the news and shared their heartbreak.
Family Issues a Heartbreaking Statement Confirming Katherine‘s Death
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. 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 reflects the depth of the family’s sorrow. They have asked for privacy as they mourn the loss of a daughter, sister, and loved one.
TMZ was first to report the news of Katherine’s tragic death.
Inside Katherine Short’s Quiet Life of Service & Purpose
GettyKatherine Hartley Short built a life that was mostly her own. She was the adopted daughter of Martin Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010 after 30 years of marriage.
Katherine was the oldest of their three children.
GettyBorn on December 3, 1983, she gravitated toward helping others. According to People, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006. She later received her master’s in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010.
As a graduate student, she interned at the pro bono law firm Public Counsel and trained at the West L.A. Veterans Administration.
After finishing her degree, she worked at UCLA’s Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital for more than four years.
She later continued her work at the dual-diagnosis outpatient program, Camden Center.
While her father became known worldwide for his comedy and film work, Katherine kept her life largely private. She occasionally joined Short at events, but her focus remained on her career and the people she supported.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Martin Short and his family during this incredibly difficult time.
This is a developing story.
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