Katherine Short, the eldest daughter of legendary comedian and actor Martin Short, has died at 42.
A representative for the Only Murders in the Building star shared a statement confirming the news and mourning his late daughter.
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the representative tells Entertainment Weekly. “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.”
PEOPLE reports that the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call from a home in the Hollywood Hills around 6:41 p.m. Monday regarding a female approximately 41 years old. A representative for the Los Angeles Police Department told the outlet that the call regarded a possible suicide.
Katherine was the eldest of three children whom Short adopted alongside his wife, Nancy Dolman. Dolman died of ovarian cancer in 2010.
Katherine worked as a licensed clinical social worker at a private practice, and also worked to provide mental health resources and community outreach at the clinic Amae Health.
In addition to her father, Katherine Short is survived by her brothers, Oliver and Henry.
This is a developing story and will be updated…
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