From left to right, Katherine Short, Henry Short, Nancy Short, Martin Short and Oliver Short in New York in August, 2006.Peter Kramer/Getty Images
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42.
Martin Short said in a Facebook statement on Tuesday that his family is devastated by the loss and is asking for privacy as they “grieve this unimaginable heartbreak.”
Katherine Short is survived by her father and her brothers, Henry and Oliver.
Her mother, Canadian actor and singer Nancy Dolman, died of ovarian cancer in 2010.
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin Short said in a Facebook statement that his family is devastated by the loss and is asking for privacy as they ‘grieve this unimaginable heartbreak.’
The Canadian Press
Martin Short, who broke out in the Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV and has starred in films including Innerspace and Father of the Bride, has postponed a series of shows in the U.S. with his comedy partner Steve Martin.
The Hamilton-born actor said in his statement that he is broken-hearted.
“Katherine was the light of our lives full of warmth, kindness, and a joy that touched everyone she met,” he wrote.
“That light will never fade in our hearts. Forever loved. Forever our daughter.”