Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, has passed away at the age of just 42.
Tragic reports are speaking about how she took her own life. A rep for the Only Murders in the Building star confirmed the tragic news with the following statement: 'It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short.'
{img}The Short family is said to be beyond devastated by the shocking loss and is now requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Katherine was beloved by all and would be remembered for the light and joy she brought into this world. 'The social worker was reportedly found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her home in the Hollywood Hills in California'- as per local media outlet TMZ.
{img}The LA Fire Department shared more about how they responded to reports about a shooting at the same address at about 6:41 pm. They added how the death of a female was reported.
Katherine was the adopted daughter of the 75 year old actor and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who passed away from cancer in the year 2010.