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Conan O'Brien ends Oscars with Martin Short tribute after daughter's death

Conan O'Brien paid tribute to Martin Short with a heartfelt message at the very end of the 2026 Academy Awards.

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Martin Short's daughter Katherine's cause of death confirmed

The 42-year-old was found dead at her home in Los Angeles following a welfare check by local authorities

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Heartbreaking reason Only Murders In The Building cast including Martin Short skipped Actor Awards

Only Murders In The Building stars Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez were all absent from this year's Actor Awards.

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Katherine Short ‘found dead behind locked bedroom door with suicide note and gun nearby’

According to law enforcement sources, Katherine Short – the daughter of comic Martin Short – was found dead behind a locked bedroom door with a suicide note and a gun nearby.

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Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Made A Surprising Name Change Before Her Unexpected Passing

Katherine Hartley Short officially dropped her last name because she was worried about “potential harassment.”

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Martin Short: The cloud of tragedy around the comedy legend

Comedian had lost his brother and both of his parents by the time he was 20

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Hilary Duff confesses she intentionally crashed ‘childhood nemesis’ Lindsay Lohan’s Freaky Friday premiere

‘Lizzie McGuire’ star revealed she and Lohan have since buried the hatchet

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Martin Short endured series of personal tragedies before death of daughter Katherine

After the death of his daughter aged 42, it has resurfaced how comic Martin Short has endured a series of other personal tragedies – including the deaths of his parents, brother and ex-wife.

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Harrowing 911 Audio Revealed After Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Tragically Lost Her Life

“No one can ever really know what she had to deal with…”

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What Happened To Martin Short's Daughter, Katherine? Everything to Know About Her Life, Career and Cause of Death

Actor Martin Short faces profound grief after the tragic death of his daughter, Katherine. Learn more about her life and legacy.

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Katherine Short spoke about ‘mental illness’ in years before her death

In a post about the support she received from her service dog in the years before her death, tragic Katherine Short also spoke publicly about living with “mental illness”.

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Katherine Short’s fatal gunshot wound ‘self-inflicted’

According to 911 audio, Katherine Short’s fatal gunshot wound appears to have been “self-inflicted”.

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Martin Short postpones comedy tour dates after daughter Katherine's death

Martin Short has postponed dates on his comedy tour after the death of his daughter Katherine.

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10 Photos of Katherine Short: Candid Smiles and Public Appearances That Defined Her Presence

Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, leaves a legacy of compassion and dedication to mental health. Her sudden passing has left a profound impact on family, friends, and the entertainment community.

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Martin Short's daughter dies aged 42

Katherine Elizabeth Short, Martin Short's daughter, has passed away at the age of 42.

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Katherine Short, daughter of actor Martin Short, dies aged 42

Short, a social worker, was found dead at her home in Los Angeles on Monday in an apparent suicide

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Martin Short’s daughter Katherine dies at 42

Katherine was the adopted daughter of Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman

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Will Forte Reveals The Stars Who Left Him ‘Starstruck’ At SNL 50: ‘I Just Turned Into A Dummy’

To be fair, I'd probably do the same.

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Motherhood as a slapstick comedy

O’Hara gave us decades' worth of moms who know it's better to be a star than a self-sacrificing angel

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Martin Short pays heartfelt tribute to Catherine O'Hara

Martin Short has shared his memories of Catherine O'Hara, after the actress passed away.

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Broadway and Hollywood songwriter Marc Shaiman looks back with pessimistic humor in memoir

Award-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman embraces his self-proclaimed pessimism despite a successful career

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Martin Short almost ruined Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding

Martin Short nearly derailed Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s 2025 Santa Barbara wedding after mistakenly cutting into their heart-shaped wedding cake early.

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Martin Short Had A Classic Comment To Paul Rudd After (Literally) Ruining Selena Gomez’s Wedding Cake

This is very on-brand for the Only Murders in the Building star.

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Netflix announces Martin Short documentary

A documentary about Martin Short, which will include “beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage”, will premiere on Netflix in May.

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‘Timothée Chalamet gained over 60 ounces for Marty Supreme!’: the best quotes from the 2026 Golden Globes

The funniest zingers and touching moments from last night’s ceremony, including Jessie Buckley’s love for soup and Stellan Skarsgård on bad dads

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