I’m sorry, but I don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s what’s known from recent coverage:
- Martin Short’s family announced the death of his daughter Katherine Short in February 2026, with reports indicating she died by suicide. This event led Short to pause or postpone some public appearances and tour dates while he and his family processed the loss.[1][3][4]
- In May 2026, Short spoke publicly about his daughter’s death for the first time in interviews, describing the impact of this tragedy on his family as a “nightmare” and discussing his daughter’s struggle with mental illness. He has also used publicly available platforms to advocate for mental health awareness in the wake of the loss.[5][6]
- A Netflix documentary released in 2026 features Short reflecting on his life and grieving process, including remarks about his late daughter and how the experience has shaped him.[7]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull together a concise timeline of the key events and public statements.
- Compile a quick, sourced summary of what Short has said publicly about his daughter and mental health advocacy.
- Look up the latest interviews or official statements from May 2026 onward and provide direct citations.