911 call offers insight into death of Martin Short’s daughter Katherine71%
By Jessica Schladebeck64%
2/25/2026, 1:50:44 PM
Topics: Entertainment
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Audio from a 911 call is providing further insight into the moments leading up to the death of Martin Short's daughter, Katherine.
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a home on Monday evening in Hollywood Hills, Calif. after they received an emergency call about a possible shooting.
In audio obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles firefighter can heard confirming with first responders that Katherine’s wound appeared to be “self-inflicted.”
Before that, the person who made the call can also be heard explaining how he was inside the residence, but that he was unable gain access to one of the bedrooms in the home.
Katherine, a social worker and NYU graduate, died on Monday of an apparent suicide.
She was 42 years old.
Authorities confirmed they responded to her address, but did not provide further details on the matter.
A representative for the family later confirmed the woman found dead to be Katherine.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a representative said in a statement to People.
“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.”
Born on Dec. 3, 1983, Katherine was the adopted daughter of Martin Short and his and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died at age 58 in August 2010 after a battle with ovarian cancer.
The couple also shared adopted sons Oliver, 39, and 36-year-old Henry.
Short is currently on a comedy tour with his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star Steve Martin.
They postponed their Friday stop at Milwaukee’s Miller High Life Theatre and another two shows on Saturday in Minneapolis.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steve Martin & Martin Short’s show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27th in Milwaukee, has been postponed,” reads a notice on the venue’s website.
“Tickets will be honored for a future rescheduled date.
We will be in contact with further news when it is available.”
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