Esteemed actor and comedian Martin Short has publicly addressed the devastating loss of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine Short, for the first time since her passing in February. He described the family’s experience as a profound “nightmare.”
Katherine died earlier this year at her residence in the Hollywood Hills. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has officially confirmed that her death was a suicide.
If you or someone you know needs support, here are some resources:
- In the US: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
- In the UK and Ireland: Contact Samaritans on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie.
- In Australia: The crisis support service Lifeline is available at 13 11 14.
- International Helplines: A comprehensive list can be found at befrienders.org.