Conan O'Brien ends Oscars with Martin Short tribute after daughter's death Conan O'Brien paid tribute to Martin Short with a heartfelt message at the very end of the 2026 Academy Awards. 16 March 2026 Conan O'Brien ended the Oscars with a tribute to Martin Short after his daughter Katherine's death. Conan O'Brien gave a shout out to Martin Short The 62-year-old comedian, who was hosting the Academy Awards for the second year in a row on Sunday night (15.03.