Martin Short Postpones Comedy Show After Daughter Katherine’s Death

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Content warning: This story discusses suicide.

Martin Short is stepping away from work for the moment.

Following the news of Steve Martin’s daughter, Katherine Short, passing away at 42, his upcoming comedy show with Steve Martin has been postponed, as confirmed by his representative to TopMob News.

Steve Martin and Martin Short have postponed their Milwaukee show originally planned for February 27th, according to the Pabst Theater Group. The postponement is due to unexpected issues. Tickets for the original date will be valid when the show is rescheduled, and updates will be shared as soon as possible.

Earlier today, a representative for the Inherent Vice actor shared the sad news that Katherine, the daughter of Martin and his late wife Nancy Dolman, had died. They expressed deep sorrow over the loss.

The Short family is heartbroken by this loss and respectfully requests privacy. Katherine was deeply loved and will be fondly remembered for her positive energy and the happiness she shared with everyone.

Katherine, as reported by law enforcement to TMZ, was found dead at her home in the Hollywood Hills on February 24th, in what appears to be a suicide.

TopMob News has reached out to Martin for comment but hasn’t heard back.

Over ten years ago, Martin—who is also the father of Oliver Short, 39, and Henry Short, 36, with his wife Nancy—spoke about dealing with loss after Nancy passed away in 2010 following a fight with ovarian cancer.

Everyone experiences loss and pain,” he explained to Maclean’s Magazine in 2014. “You realize that even after hardship, life goes on—the sun still rises, and the people you love will still be caught up in their own everyday concerns. That’s just a part of life.

Martin explained that if you’re naturally a happy person, you need to build strategies to regain that happiness when things get tough. He emphasized that you can’t simply ignore difficult experiences like loss; you need to process them. He used the analogy of a broken leg – you need a cast to heal, and similarly, you need to allow yourself time to heal emotionally.

Read on for a look at Martin’s family photos through the years.

Martin Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, had three children: Katherine Short, born December 3, 1983, and sons Oliver Short, born April 29, 1986, and Henry Short, born August 4, 1989.

In 2006, the family went to see comedian Martin Short’s Broadway show, Fame Becomes Me, on its opening night.

Martin and Katherine joked around during a 1989 photo shoot.

Martin and Nancy, who married in 1980, took their daughter to the 1997 premiere of Jungle 2 Jungle.

In 2004, the couple and their youngest son, Henry, attended the premiere of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events.

For Bette Midler’s 60th birthday party on Halloween in 2005, Martin opted for a relaxed, business-casual look, while Katherine chose to dress more formally.

In July 2017, Martin embraced his youngest son, Henry, at a benefit show called Take Off, EH! held at The Second City.

The family hung out with Goldie Hawn during the Los Angeles premiere of The Producers in May 2003.

In October 2006, Martin was accompanied by Katherine and Oliver at Comedy Central’s Night of Too Many Stars, a charity benefit event.

Martin unveiled his star on Canada’s Walk of Fame as his son Henry and niece Lena Dolman looked on.

In March 2006, Katherine attended and supported her father during his appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.

I was so excited to see Martin and Henry at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival premiere of You Had to Be There on February 6th, 2026! It was a really special night.

Martin brought Katherine as his plus-one to Vanity Fair‘s Oscars after-party in 2011.

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2026-02-25 06:49