Overview
- As he signed off the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, O'Brien told the Dolby Theatre audience, “We love you, Marty Short! Good night.”
- Martin Short was not in attendance at the ceremony.
- Authorities previously confirmed that Katherine Hartley Short, 42, died in February by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Short has postponed his comedy tour with Steve Martin, with dates starting in April still listed on Martin’s website without a firm restart announced.
- Short’s representative said the family is devastated by the loss and requested privacy as friends and colleagues continue to voice support.