Katherine Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short, died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Incident DetailsShe was found dead in her Hollywood Hills home on February 23, 2026, around 6:40 p.m. PT, prompting responses from the LAPD and fire department to a reported possible suicide.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the suicide ruling the next day, with the investigation ongoing.
Background Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, specializing in anxiety, depression, suicidality, and relationship issues; she had worked at UCLA’s Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
Her family issued a statement expressing devastation and requesting privacy, noting her as a beloved figure who brought light to others.
Her mother, Nancy Dolman, had passed away in 2010 from ovarian cancer.
