US EditionChicagoland charity event featuring Martin Short postponed following death of daughter
- On Tuesday, Pabst Theater Group and Hennepin Arts said Steve Martin & Martin Short's shows set for Friday, February 27, 2026, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, were postponed, with tickets honored for future dates.
- A rep for Martin Short confirmed on Tuesday that Katherine Hartley Short died by suicide Monday at her Hollywood Hills home, and the family asked for privacy.
- Neighbors said Katherine was outgoing and showed no signs of struggle, despite keeping a service dog named Joni that assisted with her mental health, as she was described as friendly and private.
- Martin Short is taking time off from performances as he mourns, and the duo's March 13, 2026 return in Washington, D.C. remains uncertain.
- Coverage highlighted mental-health resources and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, given Short's history of family loss and past tragedies, including his late wife Nancy Dolman.
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Why Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Changed Her Name Before Her Death
Photo Credit: Jeff Vespa/VF11/WireImage via Getty Images Being connected to a famous comedian was a massive concern for Katherine Short. The social worker and daughter of Martin Short died on February 23rd of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She had dedicated her life to helping people struggling with mental health, among other things. Having the name Short, however, worried her. Her belief was that she would face plenty of harassment from patien…
'Only Murders in the Building' star postpones tour with Steve Martin after Katherine Short's suicide.
Katherine Short Changed Her Name to Katherine Hartley to Avoid Harassment
Katherine Short thought she'd feel safer as a social worker by putting distance between herself and her famous father ... filing a petition to change her name more than a decade ago. The eldest daughter of Martin Short and Nancy Dolman filed to…
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