Katherine Short, the beloved daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, has died at the age of 42. Reports indicate that her death was by apparent suicide, leaving her family devastated by the loss. Katherine, a social worker based in Los Angeles, had a service dog to assist her with mental health challenges prior to her passing. The Short family has expressed profound grief, acknowledging the deep love that surrounded Katherine. In light of this tragic event, Martin Short has postponed several scheduled comedy tour dates, including shows alongside Steve Martin.