Martin Short speaks for first time about ‘nightmare’ of his daughter’s death
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Martin Short has publicly spoken for the first time about the suicide of his daughter Katherine in February, describing the experience as a "nightmare" for his family.
- Katherine, who struggled with borderline personality disorder and other mental health issues, was 42 when she died; Short compared mental health challenges to terminal diseases like cancer, referencing his late wife Nancy Dolman.
- Short has joined the nonprofit "Bring Change to Mind," founded by Glenn Close, to help reduce stigma around mental health and suicide.
- The Netflix documentary "Marty, Life is Short," directed by Lawrence Kasdan and dedicated to Katherine and Catherine O’Hara, explores Short’s career and personal life, including his experiences with grief.
- Short shared his personal coping methods for grief, emphasizing acceptance of life's finite nature and the importance of keeping loved ones' memories alive; the documentary is available on Netflix from May 12.