Katherine Short, the daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, has died by suicide at the age of 42. She was found at her Los Angeles home. Her death was confirmed by her family.

“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the family said in a statement. “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.”

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On Monday, February 23, at 6:41 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a Hollywood Hills home after a friend requested a welfare check, after not hearing from her for over 24 hours, LAPD sources told the Investigative unit of NBC4 Los Angeles. Officers found a note on the door and discovered Short inside the home; she died by suicide, authorities said.

She had lived in the Hollywood Hills neighbourhood for around six years, one of her neighbours told the Daily Mail, “Katherine mostly kept to herself. She had been struggling with a physical illness. She must have been in so much anguish to have done this. It’s just so sad.”

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Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker who worked part-time at the Amae Health, a mental health provider offering community outreach, family support groups, peer support and psychotherapy. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Gender and Sexuality Studies from New York University in 2006 and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010.

Katherine was adopted by Martin Short and his late wife of 30 years, Nancy Dolman, who died from ovarian cancer in 2010. The couple also adopted two other children, Oliver Patrick, 39, and Henry Hayter, 36.

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Following the tragedy, Martin Short shared that he would be postponing his comedy tour with Steve Martin. The comedian was scheduled to perform on February 27 in Milwaukee and February 28 in Minneapolis.

In the United States, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.

Eric Dane has died at the age of 53. The actor, who became popular for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy, passed away 10 months after publicly revealing his diagnosis with ALS.

Dane died on Thursday, February 19, his family confirmed in a statement. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS, he spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and two beautiful daughters who were the center of his world,” the statement reads.

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The actor was born in 1972 in San Francisco, he found acting accidentally during high school. In an interview with Gulf Times, he recalled how he initially focused on water polo, and later became roped into playing Joe Keller in a school production of All My Sons, describing it as the moment he realized he wanted to pursue acting.

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Aside from his role in Grey’s Anatomy, he made appearances on series including “Saved by the Bell,” “Roseanne,” “Silk Stalking” and “Charmed”. In 2014, he took on a leading role in the TNT drama “The Last Ship,” which was halted in 2017 due to Dane’s battle with depression. More recently, he portrayed Cal Jacobs, father to Jacob Elordi’s character, in HBO’s “Euphoria” and starred in the crime thriller series “Countdown” last year.

During his time with ALS, he became an advocate for creating awareness of the illness. He spoke in a news conference in Washington on health insurance prior authorization. “Some of you may know me from TV shows, such as ‘Grey’s Anatomy, which I play a doctor. But I am here today to speak briefly as a patient battling ALS,” he said in June 2025.

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After that, the ALS Network named Dane the recipient of their advocate of the year award in September, acknowledging his commitment to raising awareness and support for people living with ALS.

A memoir by Eric Dane, titled Book of Days, will be published later this year by Maria Shriver’s The Open Field, an imprint of Penguin Random House. According to the publisher, the memoir reflects on pivotal moments in Dane’s life, including his first day on Grey’s Anatomy, the births of his two daughters, and the period when he learned of his ALS diagnosis.

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Dane married actress Rebecca Gayheart in 2004. The couple separated in 2017. He is survived by his two teenage daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine.

Hailey Bieber is offering a rare glimpse into her evolving family life, speaking candidly about motherhood and her hopes for the future during a recent appearance on the Therapuss podcast, hosted by Jake Shane. The model discussed how becoming a mother has reshaped her priorities while bringing a new sense of structure to her day-to-day routine.

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The conversation included one of her most direct updates since welcoming her son, Jack Blues Bieber, with husband Justin Bieber. Hailey shared that motherhood has been a positive adjustment, explaining that much of her schedule now revolves around family life alongside her ongoing professional commitments.

During the interview, she also confirmed that she would like to have more children, though she emphasized that she and Justin are approaching that decision gradually rather than working toward a fixed timeline. She noted that each stage of parenting brings new experiences, and she prefers to allow the process to unfold naturally.

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A coverage from People magazine showed this change, reporting that the couple has settled into a comfortable routine as they balance parenting with their careers. Hailey’s latest remarks signal that expanding their family remains part of their long-term plans while they continue adjusting to life as new parents.