Martin Short Opens Up About Daughter Katherine’s Death

Martin Short is breaking his silence on an unimaginable tragedy. The legendary “Only Murders in the Building” star’s only daughter, Katherine, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In a rare and deeply personal statement, Short called the loss a “nightmare” — and honestly, there’s no other word for it.

The Canadian comedy icon, who’s been a fixture in Hollywood for decades, kept details private initially, but felt compelled to speak out now. Losing a child is every parent’s worst fear, and Short’s willingness to address Katherine’s death head-on shows just how raw this wound still is.

Short has largely stepped back from the spotlight since the tragedy, which makes sense given what he’s been through. His work on the hit Hulu series has been a constant in recent years, but nothing compares to the gravity of personal loss at this magnitude.

The entertainment world has rallied around the beloved actor, though no amount of support can truly ease this kind of pain.

Based on reporting from Page Six.