Martin Short's Heartbreaking 911 Call in Daughter Katherine's Death

A 911 call related to the death of Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, has been released, revealing details about the circumstances surrounding her passing.

Details of the 911 Call

The call involved a male dispatcher with the Los Angeles Fire Department confirming to first responders that Katherine’s wound appeared to be “self-inflicted.” The individual who reported the incident was present but unable to enter Katherine's bedroom at her Hollywood Hills residence.

Katherine's Passing

Katherine died on February 23, at age 42, in what is believed to be a suicide. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the LAFD confirmed first responders were dispatched to her address at 6:41 p.m.

Martin Short’s representative expressed profound grief over Katherine’s death, requesting privacy for the family and highlighting the joy she brought into their lives.

Family and Personal Struggles

Katherine was adopted by Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman. She had two adopted brothers, Oliver Patrick and Henry Hayter. In recent years, she had acquired a service dog to help manage her mental health challenges, naming it Joni after Joni Mitchell.