Catherine Elizabeth Short, the daughter of “Murder in the Building” actor Martin Short, has committed suicide. Katherine Elizabeth reportedly shot herself to death at her home in the Hollywood Hills, TMZ reported, citing Los Angeles Police Department officials. Los Angeles. She is 42 years old.
A representative for Martin Short also confirmed Catherine’s death in a statement to the media. “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of Catherine Hartley Short,” the statement read.
“The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world.”
Elizabeth Short’s surroundings suicide Not sure. Citing sources from the Los Angeles Police Department, TMZ reports that officers from the department, along with fire department officials, responded to an incident at the home in the Hollywood Hills around 6:45 pm (CT) on Monday, February 23. First responders found her dead from a gunshot wound.
Catherine Elizabeth was the daughter of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dorman. Although her father is one of Hollywood’s most famous comedians and actors, she lives a private life and rarely makes public appearances.
In this article we will take a look at what is known about her.
Who is Catherine Short?
Katherine Elizabeth Short is a social worker who worked with a san franciscoa California-based NGO, Bring Change 2 Mind. Founded by actor Glenn Close, the NGO advocates for greater awareness of mental health.
TMZ reports that Katherine Short holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University. She later earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California (USC).
Martin Short’s adopted children
Martin Short and Nancy Dorman adopted three children: Catherine Elizabeth Short, Olive Patrick Short, and Henry Hayter Short. Martin and Nancy’s marriage lasted for more than thirty years until Dorman’s death from ovarian cancer in 2010.
Catherine Elizabeth Short was born in 1983, Oliver Patrick Short was born in 1986, and their youngest, Henry Hayter Short, was born in 1989.
Despite Short’s fame, he has always kept his children out of the public spotlight. In fact, the last time Catherine Elizabeth Short was seen in public was in January 2020, when she was outside Craig’s Restaurant in the Hollywood Hills.
