[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] New details are coming out about the tragic death of Katherine Short. As we reported, Martin Short's 42-year-old daughter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at her home in Los Angeles on Monday night. Law enforcement sources now tell TMZ on Thursday that Katherine's friend called the police after the social worker hadn't "been heard from in 24 hours." Katherine was known to go away for a bit when she was struggling with her mental health, but something about her going MIA must have been odd and concerning to the pal this time. Related: The Sad Link Between Martin Short's Daughter Katherine & Rob Reiner's Son Nick Insiders then confirmed that when officers arrived at the scene, she was found behind a locked bedroom door - which aligns with the 911 dispatch audio released earlier this week. Once inside the room, a "note" was reportedly found nearby along with a gun. Details of the message are unknown at this time. Sources added that homicide detectives also responded but ruled out foul play. Awful... Our hearts break for Martin and his family. Reactions, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments (below). For resources on mental health, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence and would like to learn more about resources, consider checking out https://www.rainn.org/resources. [Image via WENN, GQ/YouTube] The post New Details About Martin Short's Daughter's Death -- Katherine Went MIA For 24 Hours & Left A 'Note' appeared first on Perez Hilton.
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February 27, 2026
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