Martin Short’s Daughter Reportedly in ‘Anguish’ Before Her Suicide as Friends Recall Her ‘Battling’ With Her Mental Health-’You Would Never Know… ‘
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Key Points:
- Martin Short confirmed the death of his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, at age 42 on February 25; she died by suicide at her Hollywood Hills home.
- Katherine, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, had struggled with mental health issues for years and had undergone inpatient treatment during the 2010s.
- Despite her challenges, Katherine was open about her struggles with close friends and maintained a positive and humorous public persona.
- She had a service dog named Joni to assist her with mental illness, highlighting her ongoing battle with her health.
- Martin Short and Katherine shared a close relationship; the family is grieving deeply and has requested privacy during this difficult time.
