Martin Short postpones comedy show after daughter Katherine's tragic death at 42

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Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, died on Monday by an apparent suicide. She was 42. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” a rep for the “Only Murders in the Building” star confirmed to Page Six Tuesday. “The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steve Martin & Martin Short ’s show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27th in Milwaukee, has been postponed,” the Pabst Theater Group “Tickets will be honored for a future rescheduled date.

We will be in contact with further news when it is available.”Martin Short’s daughter Katherine’s neighbors react to her ‘incredibly sad’ death at 42, “Steve Martin & Martin Short’s shows originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 have been postponed. Tickets will be honored for a future rescheduled date when determined.” The two are set to return to the stage on March 13 in Washington, D.C. and it’s unclear if that show has also been postponed. Just hours before, a rep for the “Innerspace” actor confirmed to Page Six that Katherine had died by suicide. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the statement read. “The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”The 41-year-old was reportedly found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Hollywood Hills, Calif., home on Monday around 6 p.m. local time,“At 6:41 p.m., we responded to a reported shooting at that address,” the Los Angeles Fire Department told Page Six, confirming they received a call to 911.that the person who reported the incident to authorities was “with the patient and unable to enter the bedroom.”“Joni is my incredible service dog, who has been assisting me with my own struggles with mental illness for the past 5 years,” Katherine wrote. “Joni will often be in the office with me, cuddled up on her bed,” Katherine continued. “She is an absolute sweetheart and just LOVES people, so don’t be surprised if she greets you with a smile, a wagging tail…and maybe even a kiss.”He also welcomed sons Oliver, 41, and Henry, 36, with Dolan via adoption. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.Meghan Markle’s wedding dress designer dropped a chic $40 bag at UniqloFamily of former New York Rangers player Ron Duguay say he has cancer, launches GoFundMeJeff Probst Reveals Mike White Got “Ripped” Ahead of ‘Survivor 50’: “He Takes His Shirt Off Right On Day 1”This supersized cleanser from Meghan Markle’s favorite skincare line is a royally good dealNaomi Watts reveals ‘unsolicited’ fashion critique from daughter Kai before the Met Gala: ‘Wrong dress’The Hollywood JR / BACKGRID

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