Image Credit: WireImage Martin Short and his family are grieving the loss of his eldest child, daughter Katherine Short. She was 42 when she died earlier this week. The Shorts released a public statement confirming her untimely death but did not cite the cause. "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," a representative for Martin told USA Today. "The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.