Martin Short called friend to check on daughter Katherine prior to her death
Martin Short reached out to a friend to check on his daughter Katherine before her tragic death. Katherine was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with a note prompting the friend to call for help. The autopsy report revealed her struggles with mental illness and a previous suicide attempt in 2017.
- ▪Katherine Short was found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in February.
- ▪Martin Short had not heard from his daughter for over 24 hours before contacting a friend.
- ▪The autopsy report indicated that Katherine had a history of mental illness and a previous suicide attempt.
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Celebrity News Martin Short called friend to check on daughter Katherine prior to her death By BreAnna Bell Published May 26, 2026, 9:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Martin Short reportedly called a friend to check on his daughter, Katherine Short, before she was tragically found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound and left a suicide note. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s autopsy report, the comedian reached out to a friend to check on her, after he hadn’t heard from his daughter in over 24 hours, reports TMZ. The investigators wrote that upon entering Katherine’s home, the friend discovered a note on her locked bedroom door which prompted them to call 911.
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