Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine

Actor and comedian speaks publicly for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter died by suicide in February

Martin Short with his daughter Katherine in 2011. Picture: Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Martin Short has spoken for the first time about the death of his daughter, Katherine Short, saying her death has been “a nightmare for the family”.

Katherine died in February aged 42, at her home in the Hollywood Hills. The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office confirmed she died by suicide.