martin shortdaughter of katherinetook his own life… TMZ has learned.

The 42-year-old man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement officials told TMZ.

Los Angeles police and fire departments responded to her home in the Hollywood Hills shortly after 6:40 p.m. PT Monday, where she was found dead.

A representative told TMZ: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and requests privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world.”

Katherine — Daughter of Short Nancy DolmanMartin’s wife of 30 years, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010, worked as a social worker in Los Angeles after earning a bachelor’s degree from New York University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California a few years later.

Katherine was involved in a non-profit organization called. bring about a change of hearthelps break down the stigma associated with mental health issues.

Although her father is obviously very famous, Katherine has mostly stayed out of the public eye… only attending a few events with her father over the years. She was the eldest of Short’s three children.

We last saw Katherine in January 2020 outside the world-famous restaurant Craig’s in West Hollywood.

This is the second personal tragedy Short has felt in recent weeks… having recently paid tribute to a longtime friend. Catherine O’Hara After she passed away last month.

Shorts include comedy shows steve martin Games are scheduled for Friday in Milwaukee and Saturday in Minneapolis. Theater staff said it was unclear whether the show would go ahead.

Catherine was 42 years old.

RIP