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Following the news of the tragic death of Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Elizabeth Short, the actor has rescheduled his tour with his long-time partner Friend Steve Martin postponed.
Postponed tour dates
The comedy duo’s Feb. 27 show at Miller High Life Theater in Milwaukee as part of “The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short” tour and two shows on Feb. 28 at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis have been postponed. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Steve Martin & Martin Short show originally scheduled for Friday, February 27 in Milwaukee has been postponed,” a statement on the Milwaukee theater’s website said. Both venues stated that tickets will remain valid for a future rescheduled date once determined.
Katherine was the eldest of the three children Short adopted with his late wife Nancy Dolman, alongside her two brothers Oliver and Henry. “It is with deep pain that we confirm the death of Katherine Hartley Short,” a spokesman for Short said in a statement.
“The Short family is deeply devastated by this loss and requests privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought to the world.”
More details about the circumstances
Authorities responded to a 911 call at a residence in the Hollywood Hills on Monday evening, February 23, according to People. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to the magazine that the operation was a possible suicide. An official cause of death has not yet been announced.
Katherine reportedly ran her own private practice and worked part-time at Amae Health Clinic. The 42-year-old also became involved with Bring Change 2 Mind, an organization that works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among young people, and help others share their stories.
“It is with deep sadness that we confirm the death of Katherine Hartley Short,” a spokesman for Short said in a statement. “The Short family is devastated by this loss and requests privacy at this time. Katherine was loved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”
About Katherine Short
A licensed clinical social worker, Katherine reportedly had her own practice and also worked part-time at the Amae Health clinic. She also became involved with Bring Change 2 Mind, an organization that works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, particularly among young people.
In his memoir, “I Must Say,” Short shared several memories of Katherine, including how his friend, comedy legend Gilda Radner, insisted on being allowed to speak on the phone with the newly adopted baby. (Radner reportedly told the newborn, “Tell your dad he’s an asshole and spelled your name wrong! You want it spelled with an ‘A’,” a la Katharine Hepburn.) In another story, Short recalled how five-year-old Katherine gave her phone number to the great actor Tony Curtis after meeting him at a party. (Curtis called the next day and left a message saying how nice it was to meet her.
Short also quoted a few lines from a letter that Katherine read at Dolman’s memorial service. Alluding to the lake where they scattered Dolman’s ashes, Katherine wrote: “Whenever I swim in this lake, I will swim around your spirit. I will feel the water flowing over me and I will feel you.”
