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Katherine Short’s Death Ruled a Suicide, Records Show

Los Angeles officials have yet to release autopsy or toxicology findings.

Overview

  • A family representative confirmed the death of Martin Short’s 42-year-old daughter and asked for privacy.
  • Us Weekly reported online records list the manner of death as suicide after she was found at her Hollywood Hills home on Feb. 23.
  • Emergency crews responded shortly after 6:40 p.m., and early reports cited an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound under investigation.
  • Dispatch audio published by media indicated responders were told the injury appeared self-inflicted and that the caller could not enter the bedroom.
  • Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker with degrees from NYU and USC who worked in psychiatric care and with Bring Change 2 Mind, and Martin Short has postponed upcoming shows with Steve Martin, including a Feb. 28 Minneapolis date.