Martin Short shares his story in ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ documentary : NPR
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Key Points:
- Martin Short, a comedy icon known for characters from SCTV, Saturday Night Live, and Only Murders in the Building, is the subject of a new documentary titled "Marty, Life Is Short."
- The documentary's release follows a personal tragedy for Short, as his daughter Katherine died by suicide after the film was completed.
- Short describes his daughter's mental illness as a terminal disease and chose to proceed with the documentary's release to honor themes of love, loss, and survival.
- The film also explores Short's history of family losses, including his parents, brother, and wife Nancy Dolman, whose relationship with Short is prominently featured through home videos.
- "Marty, Life Is Short" will begin streaming on Netflix starting May 12.