dailyloe.com – Martin Short is gradually re-entering public life after the death of his daughter Katherine. Katherine died by suicide at her Hollywood Hills home in February, at the age of 42. Sources indicate that Short is concentrating on healing his family during this difficult time.
Short, 76, has postponed his comedy tour with Steve Martin and skipped the Actor Awards, where he was nominated for his role in Only Murders in the Building. However, he quietly resumed performances with Steve Martin on April 11 in Savannah, Georgia.
Despite the tragedy, Short is focused on moving forward. A source noted, “He’s pushing forward amid the extreme grief.” His relationship with Meryl Streep has also faced challenges due to the recent events.
Meryl Streep, currently on a press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2, has been receiving significant attention. She has attended events in Tokyo, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Seoul, and appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Streep, 76, expressed her happiness about reprising her role as Miranda Priestly, stating, “You don’t see many 70-, almost 77-year-old women playing parts like this. So, I’m happy to represent.”
While Streep has been thriving professionally, her relationship with Short has been impacted by his grief. A source mentioned, “This has been a trying time for Martin.” Streep is reportedly concerned and frustrated as Short has asked for space during this period.
Short and Streep have been romantically linked since 2024, but they have not officially defined their relationship. They hope to reconnect once the press attention surrounding Streep’s movie subsides.
Short lost his only daughter, Katherine, who was adopted, and also has two sons, Oliver and Henry, with his late wife Nancy Dolman. Dolman passed away in 2010 after battling ovarian cancer. An insider shared, “Martin adored Katherine, the sun rose and set with her, so naturally he’s devastated.”
