Even with all of the awards he has received working in Hollywood, Martin Short would likely say father is his greatest title. Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, welcomed three children via adoption before her death in August 2010 from ovarian cancer. While the actor has tried to keep his personal life away from the spotlight, the Only Murders in the Building actor has provided small glimpses into his role as a dad. "None of them wanted to go into show business, and I pushed them," Short joked during a 2021 appearance on Conan. "I wanted them to go into show business.