"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. 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 42-year-old social worker, adopted by the Emmy winner and his late wife Nancy Dolman, had not been heard from in 24 hours when a concerned friend contacted authorities Monday, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Short's body was found behind a locked bedroom door, near a gun and note."
Katherine Hartley Short, 42, was found dead behind a locked bedroom door at her Hollywood Hills residence with a note and gun nearby. A concerned friend contacted authorities after not hearing from her for 24 hours, leading to her discovery around 6:40 p.m. Monday. Foul play was ruled out, though homicide detectives responded to the scene. Dispatch audio confirmed the shooting as self-inflicted. Katherine was an NYU graduate who worked as a social worker in Los Angeles. She was adopted by Emmy winner Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman, who also adopted sons Oliver and Henry. Her death occurred before Martin Short and Steve Martin were scheduled to begin their comedy tour Friday, which has been postponed.
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