People Have Been Struck By Martin Short's Deeply "Profound" Comments About Losing His Daughter To Suicide, Which He Called "The Last Stage Of An Illness"

by Stephanie SoteriouBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm an innately nosey and chronically online celebrity and pop culture journalist, with my specialist areas including deep-diving lyrics and calling out Terrible MenTM. This article mentions suicide, mental health struggles, and bereavement. Back in February, it was confirmed that Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, had died by suicide at age 42. Gregg Deguire / Getty Images Confirming their tragic loss in a statement, Katherine's family said: "It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short.